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The D in DEARMAN stands for _______. 

What is describe? 
100

The A in DEARMAN stands for _____.

What is Assert? 

100

The M in DEARMAN stands for __________. 

What is (stay) Mindful? 

100

The N in DEARMAN stands for _________. 

What is Negotiable? 

100

When describing, it is important to stick to the _____. 

What is facts? 

200

The E in DEARMAN stands for _________.

What is Express? 

200

The R in DEARMAN Stands for _________. 

What is Reinforce? 

200

The A in DEARMAN stands for ____________. 

What is Appear Confident? 

200

Describe the difference between limits and boundaries. 

"Limits" are what you are comfortable with internally, and boundaries are the external expression of limits. Boundaries communicate what you will and will not tolerate. 

200

Useing a confident tone of voice, making eye contact, and not mumbling are examples of which part of DEARMAN? 

What is Appearing Confident? 

300

Provide an example of how you would express yoru emotions using "I" statements. 

What is "I feel _____, when _____." 

300

Provide an example of how you would use the "R" when communicating. 

Reinforce: What is smiling, saying thank you, etc. 
300

If someone attacks you when using DEARMAN, how can you practice staying mindful? 

What is: Do not respond to attacks, ignore distractions, keep saying no, express your opinion over and over without judgment 

300

Describe how you would use DEARMAN skills. 

What is communicating effectively, to express one's wants and needs in a way that is respectful to yourself and others? 

300

What is Mindfulness? 

What is compassion/no judgement, full participation, being in the present, observing, full attention, and staying in the moment.

400

True or False: Emotions are good or bad, there is no gray area. 

What is False? 
400

True or False: WIth DEARMAN in mind, it is not possible to get what you need without being aggressive or neglecting the needs of others. 


What is False? 

400

How can you appear confident using body language or tone of voice? 

What is using confident tone of voice, physical mannerisms, and making good eye contact? 

400

Give me an example of Negotiating. 

Suggesting something else - Give and Get, offer solutions, reduce your request, focus on what will work, turn the tables. 

400

What do the letters in DEARMAN stand for? 

What is Desribe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, (stay) Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate 

500

If you have a friend/family member who is repeatedly standing you up or ghosting you at the last minute, how could you use DEARMAN to describe the situation? Facts only - no judgments

Hey, _____ - I have noticed in the last few weeks you have been ghosting me at the last minute? 

500

Describe a time when you should have used DEARMAN. 

Thank you for sharing! 

500

Provide an example of how you could remain mindful of your goal while not getting sidetracked or distracted by other issues. 

Example: "I would like to go over the triggers to my relapse before moving on to something else in treatment." 

500

What is the overall goal of DEARMAN? 

What is asking for something effectively? 

500

Why is it improtant to Express clearly? 

What is by sharing your personal reactions, you are making it easier for others to know what you want; it helps alert others to what makes the situation important to you; it can draw personal interest to your situation. 

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