Communication Styles
What communication style avoids conflict by staying silent or giving in?
What is Passive Communication
True or False: A healthy relationship includes mutual respect and trust.
What is True
What’s the first thing you should do before responding in a conflict?
What is take a deep breath / pause / calm down
What is a boundary?
What is a limit that protects your well-being
What does it mean to give someone your “full attention”?
What is making eye contact, not interrupting, and staying present
This style often involves yelling, blaming, and dominating others.
What is aggressive communication
Name one red flag of an unhealthy relationship.
What is controlling behavior / jealousy / disrespect / isolation?
This type of “statement” helps express feelings without blame.
What is an "I" statement
True or False: It’s okay to feel guilty when setting boundaries.
What is True
What does “paraphrasing” mean in active listening?
What is restating what someone said in your own words
What communication style respects both your own rights and the rights of others?
What is assertive communication
What term describes when one partner tries to control or confuse the other by denying reality?
What is gaslighting
What is the goal of conflict resolution?
What is to find a solution / maintain respect / avoid escalation?
What is one way to set a clear boundary?
What is using assertive communication / stating needs directly
Name one nonverbal sign that shows you’re listening.
What is nodding, eye contact, open posture, etc.?
This style can seem passive on the surface, but includes subtle digs or sarcasm.
What is passive aggressive communication
Give an example of emotional abuse.
What is name-calling, manipulation, threats, etc.?
Name one unhealthy way to handle conflict.
What is a yelling / silent treatment / avoiding / blaming
Name one sign your boundary is being crossed.
What is feeling drained / anxious / angry / disrespected
True or False: Active listening means fixing the other person’s problem.
What is false
Name one benefit of assertive communication.
What is healthy boundaries / self-respect / better relationships
Name two green flags in a healthy relationship.
What is respect, communication, honesty, support, trust, etc.?
What skill helps you listen to understand instead of just responding?
What is active listening
Fill in the blank: “I’m not responsible for others _____, only for my _____.”
What is behavior; own behavior
What skill involves hearing both the words and the emotion behind them?
What is empathetic listening