Communication
Describe 3 characteristics of a good listener.
What is listening to their words, tone, body language, asking questions to encourage them to open up, not bringing the conversation back to yourself, not giving unwanted advice, providing a safe space, responding with empathy, etc.? The more you really listen, the more they will open up.
Your partner/friend gets angry when you talk to your family. What type of relationship is this?
Unhealthy Relationship
If someone just found out that they won a trip to their favorite destination, they would feel?
Excited.
Why do we set goals?
Is a purposeful way to focus on your mind and your energy on what you value most.
Name 3 different types of self-care methods.
What is setting boundaries, doing a hobby, napping, exercise, eating healthy, doing things that bring you joy, good hygiene, etc.?
What is non-verbal communication?
What is physical ways of communication, like, facial expressions, body and head lean?
Name four types of abuse.
Mental/emotional, financial, sexual, cyber, physical, verbal.. etc.
A feeling you have when you fear something bad will happen to you or someone else.
What is fear or anxiety?
How do I achieve goals? (hint: the answer is an acronym)
What is SMART Goals? Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
This is one way to get better sleep that involves doing something with your body?
What is getting exercise regularly?
What are some signs that you are not communicating effectively with your partner/friend?
Not feeling comfortable or being afraid to express wants, needs, fears, etc.., or dreading/avoiding conversations about difficult topics
What is one unhealthy way to engage in conflict?
Yelling, shouting, blaming, or hitting
Feeling ashamed or embarrassed because of your actions. When you know you should not have done it.
Guilty
This type of goal will take months, years, all your life.
Long-term
What are the below bullet points an example of?
What is stress?
What are the 3 "C's" of communication?
Clear, concise, and courteous
Is it healthy to be separately involved in activities or organizations outside of your relationship?
Yes, you should be able to have activities that you share with your partner, but it is healthy to have activities that do not involve your partner or friend.
A feeling you may have when you are constantly thinking about something and are unsure of what the outcome will be.
Worried
What is one way to brainstorm goals, create goals, and make it more tangible/real?
What is writing my goals down?
A state of active, open attention on the present moment. It is also being aware of my own thoughts and how they make me feel.
What is mindfulness?
What is conflict resolution?
solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides
What is something you can do to cool down during a disagreement?
Take a time-out from the disagreement, take a walk, take a breath, or limit discussion time, center yourself
A feeling you have when you are really looking forward to something.
Excited
This step is often missed in the process of goal setting. You get so focused on the outcome that you forget to plan all of the steps that are needed along the way. By writing out the individual steps, and then crossing each one off as you complete it, you'll realize that you are making progress towards your ultimate goal. This is especially important if your goal is big and demanding, or long-term. What is this step or part of the process called? (hint: it is a type of 'plan')
What is an Action Plan?
an easy way to relax and let your worries go. You can do it pretty much anywhere, and it only takes a few minutes. You do it automatically.
What is to Breathe/take a breath?