Conflict Resolution
A normal, natural event that occurs in social and family relationships when people disagree
Conflict
Feeling warmth, compassion, care, affection and wanting the best for another person (such as a family member, close friend or romantic interest)
Love
Being clear, concise, correct, compassionate and complete when discussing your thoughts, feelings and general topics
Communication Skills
Being truthful in what we say and do
Honesty
Disregard for your thoughts, feelings, values and morals. Can lead to abuse in relationships/friendships.
Unhealthy Boundaries
Taking the time to listen to what the other person has to say
Active Listening
Knowing what we are feeling and why
Emotional Awareness
Refusing to take notice of or acknowledge something
Ignoring
Interacting in a way that shows others you care about their well-being using kindness and good manners
Respect
Boundaries that involve your body, space and belongings
Ex: You prefer your friend to ask before giving you a hug
Physical Boundaries
Finding an acceptable solution that both parties agree with
Compromise
Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Surprise and Disgust
The Six Primary Emotions
Smiling, standing up straight, giving eye contact, having an open stance
Non-verbal communication
The ability to understand, relate and share the feelings of another person
Empathy
Limiting sharing your feelings with others who do respond poorly or do not treat you well
Emotional Boundaries
Statements that convey how we feel, from our perspective, in a non-aggressive manner
Ex: "I feel hurt when ________"
"I" Statements
Feeling insecure, angry or scared about your own qualities compared to another
Jealousy
Expressing your point of view in a clear, concise manner while still being respectful
Assertive Communication
Saving space and time for yourself, not saying "yes" to every event you are invited to or overscheduling yourself
Time Boundaries
Side stepping a conversation or discussion with another person when you disagree
Avoidance
Questions that cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no"
Example: "How do you like to spend time with others?"
Open-ended Questions
You set and determine these, they are internal and include things like your morals, values and capacity.
Internal Boundaries