Communication
Name the communication style: Someone who does not express themselves directly out of fear…but they do it in more subtle ways - using sarcasm, silent treatment, slamming door...
Passive-Aggressive
Name the three types of relationships.
Healthy, Unhealthy, and Abusive.
What are emotion regulation skills used for?
Understanding and managing your emotions before they take control of you - influencing which emotions you have, when you have them, and how you express them
What are distress tolerance skills used for?
Getting through really tough moments/crises without making things worse.
What is mindfulness?
Being aware of what’s happening right now without judging it; slowing down before reacting; being aware of the present moment, on purpose, without judgment.
Name the communication style: “I didn’t like the joke you made about me earlier. It made me uncomfortable.”
Assertive
What are boundaries?
Physical, emotional, and mental limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used, or violated by others. Think of boundaries as invisible fences that you place around your 'personal property'—which includes not just your body, but also your emotional space.
What is the recommended amount of sleep for adolescents?
8-10 hours.
What does TIPP stand for?
T emperature
I ntense exercise
P aced breathing
P rogressive muscle relaxation
What is the difference between emotion mind vs. reason mind?
Emotion Mind is when your feelings are in charge. You might say or do things based on how you feel in the moment — without thinking about the consequences.
Reason Mind is the logical, problem-solving part of you. It’s calm, cool, and focused on facts
Name the communication style: Someone who is afraid to speak up and avoids disagreeing with others.
Passive
Healthy relationships are based on _______ and _____.
Equality and respect.
How much exercise a day is recommended in order to receive the benefits (reduces stress, boosts immune system)?
Only 20 minutes!
Self-soothing skills focus on taking care of your 5 senses. Name the 5 senses.
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
Hearing
Balance between Emotion Mind and Reason Mind.
It’s the part of you that knows what’s true — in your head and your heart.
Wise Mind helps you pause, breathe, and make a decision that fits both your feelings and the facts.
Name the communication style: Someone who only considers their own opinion, and tends to interrupt or talk over others to get their needs met.
Aggressive
One person is making all of the decisions about friend groups, boundaries, how time is spent, and even what is true and what is not...what type of relationship is this?
Abusive
Describe the Check the Facts skill.
Pausing before reacting - asking yourself “What actually happened (who, what, where) — vs. what is my interpretation?”
Why is knowing what your values are important?
Helps you make decisions and determine courses of action for yourself in difficult situations.
Helps you live a meaningful life - living in a way that matches up with what you value improves your overall wellbeing.
What are the three purposes or reasons why we have emotions?
Emotions Give Us Information: Emotions are like an internal alarm system. They can send a message that something important is happening.
Emotions Communicate to Others (face + body send signals): Our faces and bodies are wired to show emotions without us even trying. Other people’s brains are wired to recognize them.
Emotions Motivate Us to Act: Emotions push us to do things—fast. Fear prepares your body to run or freeze to stay safe, etc.
What was the communication skill we practiced last group that can help you with expressing your needs and making a request? Hint: it's an acronym; 500+ if you remember what each letter stands for
D escribe the situation
E xpress your emotion
A ssert yourself
R einforce!
M indfulness
A ct confidence
N egotiate
Your partner says you don’t really love them because you want to go to a movie with a friend, instead of spending time alone with them...what type of relationship is this?
Unhealthy
Describe the Opposite Action skill.
If your emotion does not fit the facts of the situation, or acting on it would not be helpful...you can choose to act opposite to what an emotion is pushing you to do - this will help decrease or change whatever painful emotion you are experiencing.
What is radical acceptance? 200+ bonus points if you remember the quote I kept mentioning...
Accepting reality as it is, without judgment or resistance.
200+ BONUS: "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
How long does an emotion actually last?
60-90 seconds!