Communication
Why is communication important?
To understand others better and avoid unnecessary conflict
True or False: Boundaries are used to control the other person and get what you want
False
Partners openly discuss feelings, even if they disagree
Healthy
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
Based on the popular children’s book, if you give a mouse a cookie, what is he going to ask for?
A glass of milk
Name a potential communication roadblock?
Assuming the other person understands what we are saying
What are 2 signs a boundary needs to be set?
Resentment, rumination.
One partner uses the silent treatment with the other partner
Unhealthy
According to Instacart, what the most disliked food in America?
Anchovies
Which singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna
someone who has a passive communication style would respond to someone yelling at them by..?
Staying quiet, trying to people please, backing away/staying small
Give an example of a power struggle
"I already told you..."; "you don't know what you are talking about"
Arguments escalate to yelling, shutting down, cussing.
Unhealthy
What U.S. state grows coffee beans?
Hawaii
Aside from the Nile, what is the longest river in the world?
The Amazon
What is the difference between aggressive and assertive communication?
Aggressive is intimidating and not respectful, assertive is firm but respectful
Is the following statement an example of a boundary? why or why not: "I don't appreciate when you talk to me like that"
not a boundary because you are not setting a consequence
Needing to have your location at all times
Unhealthy
M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
Starburst
What is the deadliest animal in the world?
Mosquitos
"I am sorry you feel that way"
unhelpful
Set a healthy boundary: Your friend is going through a break up and keeps calling you every night for a week before bed crying. You have not been getting enough sleep because of this.
I understand you are going through a hard time right now and I want to be there for you. I can't keep talking right before bed. If you want to talk, I need it to be earlier in the day otherwise I will not be able to answer.
Maintaining independence and individuality and not always sharing personal thoughts or certain past experiences.
Healthy
What 1997 movie features Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as undercover secret agents who police extraterrestrials?
Men in Black
What year was the first Indy 500 held?
1911