Barriers to Relationships
This barrier to intimacy occurs when individuals are afraid of being vulnerable or judged.
What is fear of vulnerability?
When a person feels they can't remember certain important personal details or events, it is called this.
What is dissociative amnesia?
This parenting style is characterized by strict rules and high expectations, often without much warmth or emotional support. This technique involves touching or holding an object, like a stress ball or piece of fabric, to help focus on the present.
What is authoritarian parenting?
In a healthy relationship, this behavior involves actively listening and valuing each other's opinions without judgment.
What is active listening?
This form of communication involves expressing your thoughts and feelings in a clear and respectful way while being assertive.
What is assertive communication?
This communication issue can prevent individuals from truly understanding each other's needs, leading to misunderstandings. The process of talking about feelings and experiences with a trusted individual is an example of this coping skill.
What is poor communication?
This term refers to feeling disconnected from your body or as though you're watching yourself from the outside.
What is depersonalization?
Parents who are very responsive to their children’s emotional needs, yet set clear guidelines, are demonstrating this style of parenting.
What is authoritative parenting?
In this type of relationship, communication is often defensive, and individuals rarely express their needs openly.
What is an unhealthy relationship?
This non-verbal communication method can convey interest, support, and warmth during a conversation.
What is body language?
This occurs when individuals carry past trauma into new relationships, affecting trust and emotional openness. This coping skill encourages doing something creative, like painting or drawing, to express emotions.
What is past trauma or emotional baggage?
This is the feeling of being detached from the world around you, as though things are unreal or dream-like.
What is derealization?
This parenting style involves very few rules, with a lot of freedom and emotional support, but minimal discipline.
What is permissive parenting?
This is a key characteristic of a healthy relationship where both individuals feel safe to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
What is mutual respect?
This style of communication involves avoiding confrontation and not expressing your true thoughts or feelings.
What is passive communication?
This barrier arises when two people in a relationship have different needs or expectations regarding emotional connection. This coping mechanism involves using positive statements to counteract negative thoughts and beliefs.
What is mismatched expectations?
This is a common response to traumatic experiences, where the mind disconnects from painful memories or emotions.
What is dissociation?
This parenting style is marked by neglect or lack of involvement in a child's life, often leading to issues with attachment and behavior.
What is neglectful or uninvolved parenting?
In unhealthy relationships, this often occurs when one person tries to control the other’s actions, behavior, or decisions.
What is manipulation or controlling behavior?
This form of communication is typically defensive and hostile, often leading to escalated conflicts in relationships.
What is aggressive communication?
This psychological barrier can create a sense of emotional distance, even when physically present in the same space.
What is emotional unavailability?
This disorder involves having two or more distinct identities or personality states, often triggered by trauma.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder
This style of parenting is typically seen as most effective in promoting healthy self-esteem and emotional regulation in children.
What is authoritative parenting?
This aspect of a healthy relationship involves being able to resolve conflicts in a way that doesn’t involve shouting or insults.
What is healthy conflict resolution?
In effective communication, this involves listening with full attention, understanding, and reflecting on what the other person has said.
What is active listening?