Forgiveness
Condoning, pardoning, excusing or pardoning an offense.
What forgiveness is not?
This skill requires fully listening, not interrupting, and asking clarifying questions.
What is active listening?
This type of communication includes body language and facial expressions.
What is non-verbal communication?
This is a basic human right related to expressing one's opinions.
What is freedom of speech?
The limits and rules we set within relationships regarding our feelings and thoughts.
What are emotional boundaries?
A conscious choice to forgive and replace negative feelings with goodwill toward the offender.
What is decisional forgiveness?
A type of conflict between two or more people.
What is interpersonal conflict?
These are essential skills for healthy communication in relationships.
What are openness and honesty?
*Respect, empathy, active listening, validation...
This responsibility involves caring for one's own wellbeing.
What is self-care?
These are deal-breakers that essential for your safety, often related to violence, abuse, substance use, fidelity, and serious health issues.
What are non-negotiable boundaries?
What is emotional pain?
These situations result when only one side perceives the outcome as positive.
What is a win-lose situation?
The process of exchanging information, feelings, and meaning between two or more people.
What is interpersonal communication?
A common responsibility in families involves this daily activity.
What are household chores?
Changing other people, threats or exclusion.
What are not components of boundaries?
Forgiveness that can only be granted after the offender meets certain requirements or takes specific steps.
What is conditional forgiveness?
This process involves working together to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.
What is collaboration?
A type of communication that involves expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully.
What is assertive communication?
Self-awareness, accountability, dependability, honesty, self-discipline, respect, growth mindset.
What are qualities of responsible people?
These include effort, time, re-evaluation, adjustment, self-care and personal growth.
What are skills to maintain boundaries?
Emotional readiness and a form of this quality are necessary before one is likely to forgive.
What is acceptance?
*Empathy, self-forgiveness, self-esteem, mindfulness...
A common hurdle that arises from past negative experiences or the misconception that all conflict is harmful.
What is fear/avoidance of conflict?
These are useful tactics if you or the other party begin to get emotional during a difficult conversation.
A belief that external factors are to blame for one's actions.
What is a victim mentality?
"We don't keep or consume alcohol at our house."
What is a phrase to establish physical boundaries?