Communication Types
List 2 examples of non verbal communication
facial expressions, body language, anything without words
True or False: Pressure can be positive OR negative
TRUE
Define Deflecting Responsibility
blaming behavior on an outside source or makes excuses
Physical Abuse
Throwing things at you or near you, driving recklessly to scare you, pinning you down, hurting you
This type of communicator usually doesn't get what they want, they go with whatever other people want to do and they don't stand up for themselves.
Passive Communicator
what is: social pressure among people of the same age/status
peer pressure
When talking to a friend who is in a potentially abusive situation, what should you focus more on when talking to them about it?
The Behaviors, NOT the partner
Forms of Physical Abuse
Violence and Sexual Abuse
These behaviors are what kind of communication: Listening, Not interrupting, using eye contact, being open to compromise
Assertive
List 2 possible ways to refuse a situation
State your refusal, Give reasons , Use your body language , Change the subject ,Tell a story , Use humor, Make an excuse , Repeat your refusal , Leave the situation
4 stages in the cycle of abuse (in order)
Tensions Building, Incident, Reconciliation, Calm
What is neglect?
maltreatment of a person, typically a child; failure to provide adequate clothing, shelter, food, supervision or medical treatment.
This is a way of sharing how you feel without placing blame on someone
I statements
Three strategies for handling/dealing with peer pressure are...
Worry about you, Use refusal Skills, and build respectful relationships
3 Traits a healthy relationships should have
Respect, Trust, Independence, Equality, a Comfortable Pace, Kindness, Taking Responsibility, Fun, Healthy Conflict, Honesty
Abuser apologizes, denies responsability
Step #3-Reconciliation
This type of communicator often gets what they want, but may not have many close friends because of how they behave.
Aggressive Communicator
Explain why it's not recommended to be a passive communicator?
Appears as weak, can easily be taken advantage of, gives in to peer pressure
What is Emotional/Mental Abuse? Examples include;
To undermine a person’s feelings of self-worth and independence.
Ex.hurtful words, yelling, swearing, belittling
What is social Abuse?
Provide an example
Behaving with the intention to cut you off from your family, friends, community.
Examples; ruining someone's reputation to cut them off from friends
-Stopping you from seeing friends, family, or other people