Communication
What is the best communication style?
-Assertive communication
What is an example of a affirmation?
"I am worthy of love and respect."
"I am strong and capable of overcoming challenges."
What is Breathing?
- The body's natural process to supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
What is a defense mechanism?
- Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with anxiety, stress, or difficult emotions.
- People use it to defend themselves from uncomfortable feelings
What is the square root of 64?
- 8
What are the four communication styles?
- Passive
- Aggressive
- Passive Aggressive
- Assertive
- improve skills
- self-care
- practice positive-self talk
What is Mindfulness?
- Practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, without judgment.
How can you challenge a defense mechanism?
- Using your coping strategies
What sport is known as "Americas Pastime."
-Baseball
What type of communication is used below:
"Wow. Must be nice to have such a relaxed deadline! I wish I had that kind of flexibility. (Inner thought: I want them to feel guilty, but I won't say it directly)."
Passive-Aggressive Communication
How can you overcome negative thoughts?
- Awareness
- Challenge Thought
- Replace though
- Self compassion
What are two benefits of mindfulness?
- Stress Reduction
- Enhanced focus
- Improved emotional health
- Self-Awareness
Based on the scenario below, what type of defense mechanism is used?
- After a difficult breakup, John starts blaming his ex-partner for all the problems in the relationship, without recognizing any of his own behavior that contributed to the situation.
- Projection
Where did Harry Potter attend school?
- Hogwarts
- "You have a friend who constantly asks you for favors, even when you feel overwhelmed. Today they ask you to help them move furniture, but you already have other commitments."
I feel stressed when I take on too many responsibilities because I need to take care of my own responsibilities. I won't be able to help this time, but I hope your move goes well."
What are four barriers of confidence and self-esteem?
- negative self-talk
- fear of failure
- lack of support
- shame
When would you use a breathing technique in recovery?
- Moments of Cravings
- Stressful situations
- Therapy sessions
- Triggering emotions
Based on the scenario below, what type of defense mechanism is used?
- Mark has just relapsed but tells his friends, I wasn't ready yet, I was just doing it to help me get through a difficult time. It's not like I was trying to avoid getting sober."
Rationalization
What animal is known as the "ship of the desert?"
- Camel
What are five barriers to communication?
- Emotional Triggers
- Fear of Judgment
- Misunderstandings
- Lack of Trust
- Defensiveness
What is the difference between confidence and self-esteem?
- Confidence: The belief in your abilities and judgments. AND The feeling of belief that one can rely on someone or something: firm trust.
- Self-Esteem: How much you value and like yourself and your confidence in your abilities, especially in difficult times.
What are at least three different types of breathing?
- 4/7/8 Breathing
- Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Box Breathing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
What are the seven types of defense mechanisms we discussed in group?
- Denial
-Rationalization
- Projection
- Displacement
- Regression
- Intellectualization
- Sublimation
What underwater creature has three hearts?
- An octopus