About the Book
Name of your book
Changes: Tools for Healthy Communication
This works in each stage of the cycle to keep the cycle going
Denial
Using intimidation
This stage is when a person is aware a problem exists, but has no commitment to action
Contemplation
What type of red flag is this: muscle tension, accelerated heartbeat, rush of energy
Physical red flags
Name of the flower on your book
Dandelion
Continuous physical violence can lead to ______
Death
Controlling what they do, who they see, who they talk to, where they go
Using Isolation
This stage is an active modification of behaviour
Action
"Words that stir things up" are what type of red flag
Verbal red flags
Creator of your book
Marjaree Mason Center
This cycle occurs when the person who causes harm will hit, strangle, humiliate, rape, or use weapons
Acute Explosion
Saying the abuse didn't happen
Minimizing, Denying, and Blaming
This stage is when a person has sustained change - new behaviour replaces old
Maintenance
Dealing with kids after having a few drinks, paying bills can trigger which type of red flag?
Situational red flag
First chapter in your book
Power and Control
This cycle occurs when the person who causes harm becomes "moody", "nitpicking", "yelling", "crazy-making"
Tension Building
Making your partner ask for money
Using Economic Abuse
This stage is when a person has no intention of changing behaviour
Precontemplation
What is a time-out?
A skill to use before conflict begins. Prevents arguing, verbally abusive behaviors or violence.
Number of chapters in your book
26
This cycle occurs when the person who causes harm states "I'm sorry" or "I'll never do it again"
Honeymoon
Acting like the "master of the castle"
Using Dominant Privilege
This stage is when a person falls back into old patterns of behaviour
Relaspe
What type of flag is it when a person thinks, "She's trying to make a fool of me" or "She doesn't love me anymore"?
Self-Talk red flags