Group Dynamics
"This is the term used for an agreement everyone follows to make sure discussions remain safe and respectful."
What are ground rules?
"Physical, emotional, and verbal tactics used to control someone are examples of this."
What is abuse?
"Identifying specific body sensations, such as sweating or a pounding heart, helps you understand these early signs of escalation."
What are physical cues?
"This plan helps participants take responsibility for their actions and avoid abusive behavior."
What is an accountability plan?
"This type of self-talk encourages men to pause and consider their actions before escalating."
What is positive self-talk?
"Participants are encouraged to share their weekly highs and lows during this group ritual."
What is the High & Low Ritual?
"True or False: Abuse only refers to physical acts."
What is False?
"When someone feels angry but takes deep breaths instead of lashing out, they are practicing this skill."
What is self-regulation?
"Understanding that abusive behavior doesn’t meet personal needs or those of others is essential to building this mindset."
What is self-awareness?
"When a participant imagines the long-term consequences of their actions, they’re practicing this type of thinking."
What is consequence thinking?
"When a man feels overwhelmed, he is encouraged to take this important step to avoid escalation."
What is taking a Time Out?
"This behavior involves trying to intimidate or frighten someone by belittling them or making threats."
What is emotional abuse?
"This method encourages a person to step back and evaluate whether they are overreacting before responding."
What is self-assessment?
"This kind of accountability means that individuals must track and reflect on their feelings and actions daily.""This kind of accountability means that individuals must track and reflect on their feelings and actions daily."
What is personal accountability?
"This technique involves breathing deeply and focusing on relaxation to de-escalate."
What is deep breathing?
"This technique involves identifying the specific sensations, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to heightened emotions."
What is identifying one’s danger zone?
"This form of abuse involves using one’s tone, words, or body language to create fear or compliance in others."
What is verbal abuse?
"This term refers to the strategy of letting go of minor irritations rather than letting them escalate."
What is de-escalation?
"A true understanding of accountability means taking ownership of both actions and these."
What are consequences?
"By using this approach, a participant can choose a more peaceful way to resolve a conflict instead of escalating it."
What is non-violent conflict resolution?
"The facilitator reminds participants that change is ultimately a matter of this individual responsibility."
What is self-accountability?
"Recognizing when you feel justified in using aggressive behavior is key to stopping this kind of cycle."
What is the cycle of violence?
"Name the three types of cues facilitators encourage men to recognize when managing feelings."
What are physical, emotional, and behavioral cues?
"When men create a written commitment to avoid violence, it’s called this type of plan."
What is a behavior action plan?
"Choosing to walk away and cool down before responding is known as taking this."
What is a break or Time Out?