Acronyms
C.F.S.
What is Christian Family Solutions?
Involves inhaling and exhaling a great amount of air
What is deep breathing?
This is the first step in the SOLER active listening skill. Hint: it also involves a shape.
What is Sitting Squarely?
This non verbal gesture is a way to show you heard what was said and/or are doing good.
What is giving a thumbs up?
This skill typically involves writing down items as a way to relax.
What is list-making/journaling?
B.o.R.
What is a Breakout Room?
Involves naming items across five different senses.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 grounding?
This is the second step in the SOLER active listening skill. Hint: it involves not crossing your arms.
What is Open Posture?
This skills involves moving one's head to show agreement and listening.
What is Head-Nodding?
This skill typically involves pencils, paper and other supplies as a way to relax.
What is drawing/art?
S.T.A.R.
What is Stop, Think, And Relax?
Involved breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, breathing out for 4 seconds, and holding for 4 seconds
What is square breathing?
This is the third step in the SOLER active listening skill. Hint: put your back into it!
What is Leaning Forward?
If someone appears to not sit still and fidgets a lot, they may be feeling this emotion.
What is anxiety?
After completing these weekly tasks you set for yourself, you may find it easier to relax.
What are goals?
S.M.A.R.T Goals
What are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely goals.
Involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds.
What is 4-7-8 breathing?
This is the forth step in the SOLER active listening skill. Hint: it involves one of the five senses.
What is Eye Contact?
Yes, ok, and sure are examples of these.
What is showing listening/respect.
Though this task may seem like the opposite of relaxing, doing this can actually help!
What is physical movement/exercise?
A.R.M.O.R.
What is Assertive Relationships, Mindful Openness and Regulation?
Involves picturing each worry being on a leaf in this visualization exercise.
What is Leaves on a Stream?
This is the fifth and final step of the SOLER active listening skill. Wait, you wanted a hint? This question is worth 500pts! Don't stress, you got this!
What is Relaxed?
Doing this movement that involves your head is one way to boost confidence levels.
What is standing-tall/raising head?
Noticing this cold temperature change can be used as a way to relax.
What is melting ice?