Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
What is Depression?
Non-consensual sexual activity.
What is sexual assault?
This simple coping technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm the body and mind.
What is deep breathing?
Recognizing emotions.
What is Emotional Awareness?
Understanding feelings.
What is Empathy?
Excessive worrying, nervousness, and fear.
What is Anxiety Disorder
This concept means a clear, voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.
What is Consent?
Encourages focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
Pausing before reacting in order to respond thoughtfully instead of impulsively.
What is Impulse Control?
This type of empathy involves actually feeling the emotions that another person is experiencing.
What is Emotional Empathy?
This condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This term refers to pressure, manipulation, or threats used to force someone into sexual activity without true willingness.
What is Sexual Coercion?
Writing thoughts and feelings.
What is Journaling?
Shifting attention away from intense emotions by focusing on an activity like listening to music or engaging in a hobby.
What is Distraction?
This skill involves putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to better understand their experience.
What is Perspective Taking?
This chemical change is often associated with mood regulation and happiness.
What is Serotonin?
This term describes manipulation used to gain power or control over someone, often seen in abusive situations.
What is Grooming?
This physical activity to reduce stress and improve mood.
What is Exercise?
This calming method often includes focusing on slow breathing or relaxing different muscle groups.
What is Relaxation Techniques?
Listening with full attention
What is Active Listening?
Extreme mood swings.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This response to trauma may include emotional numbness, flashbacks, or avoidance behaviors.
What is Trauma response?
This grounding technique involves identifying five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique?
The ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
This barrier to empathy occurs when someone judges others instead of trying to understand their feelings.
What is Judgment?