Stages of Change
This stage occurs when a person is not yet considering a change and may not see a problem.
Precontemplation
True or False: The goal of RAVEN is to win every conflict.
False. The goal is to handle conflict effectively without making it worse.
True or False: People who strive for excellence never make mistakes
False
True or False: Living by your values means you will always feel comfortable and confident.
False
Octopuses have this number of hearts
3
In this stage, a person recognizes a problem and is thinking about making a change but has not committed yet.
Contemplation
What does the letter E represent in the RAVEN Skill?
Examine Values
☐ Examine your interpersonal values - what’s most important to you?
☐ What is your goal for this conflict and this relationship?
✔ Treat others as you want to be treated.
This mindset says, "If I can't do it perfectly, I shouldn't do it at all."
Perfectionism
These are the qualities and principles that guide how you want to live your life
Values
This animal can sleep for up to 22 hours per day.
Koala
This stage involves making a plan and preparing to take action soon.
Preparation
What is an aversive strategy you tend to use when upset or backed into a corner?
threats, guilt tripping, dismissing others, withdrawing, blaming, belittling, etc...
Which approach is more likely to increase motivation and resilience after a setback?
Healthy Striving
Is "being a caring person" a value or a goal?
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found edible honey that was this many years old in ancient tombs.
3,000 years old
A person is actively making behavioral changes and working toward a goal in this stage.
Preparation
What type of solution provided by RAVEN skill is this:
Find the solution right in between your preference and theirs.
John wants to buy a nicer car and Jane would rather buy a less expensive one. They each decide their preferred budget, then look for a car with a price in the middle.
Split the difference
This mindset says, "I want to do my best, but mistakes are okay."
Healthy Striving
Is "losing 20 pounds" a value or a goal?
goal
This animal hold hands while sleeping so they don't drift apart.
Sea Otters
This stage focuses on sustaining changes over time and preventing a return to old behaviors.
Maintenance
Give an example of where the RAVEN Skill would be helpful and use each letter to walk through the situation.
R - relax, A - avoid the aversive, V - validate, E - Examine Values, N - Neutral Voice
Any example will work as long as it has something to do with resolving conflict.
Which mindset is more likely to lead to procrastination because of fear of failure?
Perfectionism
What is an example of how can you work towards healthy striving instead of perfectionism?
any example
The shortest war in history lasted about this many minutes.
38 minutes