GIVE Skills
What is the "G" in GIVE Skills?
(be) Gentle
What is the "D" in DEAR MAN and what is an example of it?
Describe the situation.
What is the "T" in TIPP Skills and what does it mean?
Temperature- placing your body in very cold or hot/warm water to change your body chemistry/lower heart rate when in distress.
This type of communication involves yelling and blaming.
Aggressive
What is a "good apology?"
A good apology involves apologizing for you behavior, not for who you are as a person.
What is the "I" in GIVE Skills?
(be) Interested
What is the "E" in DEAR MAN and what is an example of it?
Express feelings of opinions about the situation clearly.
What is the "I" in TIPP Skills and what is an example of it?
Intense exercise- engaging in exercise for no longer than 10-15 minutes. For example, running, swimming, sports, dancing, etc.
This type of communication involves letting people walk over you or not speaking your mind.
Passive
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
Saying "Thank you," smiling, rewarding someone for good behavior, etc.
What is the "V" in GIVE Skills?
Validate
What is the "A" in DEAR MAN and what is an example of it?
Assert wishes.
What does the "P" stand for in TIPP Skills and what is an example of it? Additional points for naming both P's.
Paced breathing- taking deep breaths for a specified length of time (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds).
Progressive muscle relaxation- tensing each muscle group in your body for 5 seconds each and releasing one at a time.
This type of communication involves subtle sarcasm
passive aggressive
what are the types of non-verbal communication
eye contact, reflection, active listening
What is the "E" in GIVE Skills?
(have an) Easy manner
What is the "R" in DEAR MAN and what is an example of it?
Reinforce.
What are the 5 senses and what is an example of utilizing all of them?
sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste.
this type of communication involves clearly verbalizing your wants, needs, and feelings in a calm and respectful manner.
Assertive
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What are the GIVE Skills used for? Give an example of how to use the GIVE Skills.
The GIVE Skills are used to maintain positive relationships.
What are the DEAR MAN skills used for? Give an example of using the DEAR MAN skills.
Assertively asking someone to do something you want.
What are the three minds? Bonus points for giving a definition of each.
Emotion mind
Wise mind
Reasonable mind
Give an example of Assertive communication.
involves i see, i feel, and i want.
What are dialectics?
Dialectical thinking refers to the ability to view an issue from multiple perspectives and to arrive at the most reasonable reconciliation of seemingly contradictory information.