What is an Example of a "Good Stress"
-Starting a new job
-birth of a child
-a wedding day
Which communication style is missing?
*Passive *Assertive *Passive-Aggressive
Aggressive
What type of emotion is Anger?
-secondary emotion
Name 3 types of abuse
Emotional/Verbal/Psychological Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Financial
Using Children
What are 3 Healthy Ways to Relax & Recharge
What is an Example of an "Ugly Stress"
-losing a job
-passing of someone you love
-divorce
What is gaslighting?
denying or making your partner feel that they didn't do what they said they did
For example, "You're being dramatic. It was just a joke."
Behaviors to Avoid When You Are Angry?
Explain the Honeymoon Phase
the early stage of a relationship characterized by intense infatuation, attraction, and happiness, where partners often idealize each other and overlook flaws. This period, sometimes called New Relationship Energy (NRE), is marked by a "love bubble" feeling, numerous "firsts," and heightened emotional highs, though it is temporary. It typically lasts from a few months to about two years before the relationship moves into a stage with more reality and potential conflict
What are 2 goals you will have after this program?
Have everyone shae at least one
What could you do to handle stress?
- self-care
-talk to someone
-seek counselling
What are the Rules of Fighting Fair ?
“Fair fighting” involves:
Treating the other person with respect, and
Disagreeing with what the other person is saying rather than attacking her personally.
What is an "I" statement?
Use “I” statements to express how you feel:
How has abuse effected your life?
answers will vary
What are some good Self-esteem suggestions
Maintain realistic, challenging, attainable goals;
Outline the things you like about yourself;
Recognize that you are a unique and special being with something positive to offer other people;
Describe yourself with positive statements rather than advertising your weaknesses;
Eliminate self defeating behaviours;
Give other people compliments, positive feedback;
View life as a challenge rather than an escalator going in the wrong direction;
Develop good interpersonal skills such as assertiveness and improved communication and listening skills
How do you feel stress in your body?
- tense muscles
-clenched jaw
-waves of emotions
What is an example of a healthy Boundary?
a personal limit set to protect your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being while maintaining respectful relationships.
How do you communicate to your partner that you need a time-out?
What is substance abuse, and how has it affected your life
What is Addiction?
There is a difference between a habit and an addiction. A habit can be explained as an act which is done repeatedly over which you have control. However, a person with an addiction cannot control their impulses.
Share how the group has made you feel.
Have everyone share
Share a "Bad" stress you have had with the group, and how did you feel?
- Bad stress is a family conflict, ot finantical worries, or even physical pain
Letting others direct your life. What kind of boundary is this?
unhealthy
What Is Jealousy? and share a person example
Jealousy is a problem that comes up at some time for most people, but can be especially severe in abusive relationships.
Defining Guilt and Shame
Guilt:
Guilt is related to feeling bad because of something we have done or failed to do
We feel badly for our behaviour or lack of behaviour
Shame:
Shame is related to being – feeling of remorse about one’s worth as a person
We feel anxious because we fear that we are being judged
Share the biggest takeaway from this group
Have everyone share