Communication skills
what does active listening mean
paying full attention to speaker without interrupting
what are personal boundaries
rules or limits you set to protect your comfort and well being
first steps in resolving a conflict
stay calm and listen
what does self awareness mean
understanding your own emptions and behavior
what does integrity mean
doing the right thing even when no one is watching
name one example of nonverbal communication
eye contact, body language, tone of voice, facial expression
give an example of a healthy boundary
saying no when i don't want to do something
what does it mean to agrees to disagree
accept that both sides have different opinions without arguing more
name one healthy way to express feelings
talking to someone, journaling, art, exercise
why is integrity important in a relationship
it builds respect and trust between people
why is it important to ask open ended questions
encourages more detailed responses and conversation
why are boundaries important in relationships
build respect and prevent conflict
what are two healthy ways to handle anger
take a break, use coping skills or talk calmy
what is empathy
understanding how another person feels
give an example of showing integrity
returning something that isn't yours, telling the truth
what can you do if you misunderstand someone during a conversation
ask for clarification or repeat what they said in your own words
what can happen when boundaries are ignored
may feel resentful, stressed, or taken advantage of
what is compromise
each person gives a little to reach a fair solution
why is it important to manage emotions
helps you make better decisions and communicate clearly
what can happen when someone doesn't act with integrity.
people lose trust in them or relationships are damaged
what does i message mean
expressing feelings starting with i feel instead of blaming (you always)
how can you tell if someone is crossing your boundary
feel uncomfortable, angry, unsafe
how can empathy help resolve conflict
helps you understand the others persons perspective
one sign you might be getting overwhelmed
racing thoughts, tension, irritability
how can you practice integrity in your daily life
be honest, follow through on promises and do what's right