Anxiety
What are seven forms of distraction?
Reading, listening to music, watching tv, cooking, cleaning, journaling, etc.
What are the three different forms of communication?
Aggressive communication, Passive-aggressive communication, and assertive communication.
What are personal boundaries?
Personal boundaries are the rules and limits we set for ourselves within relationships.
Is anger a primary or secondary emotion?
Primary emotion
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive
What are "I" statements?
An “I” statement is a style of communication that focuses on the feelings or beliefs of the person rather than the thoughts and characteristics that the individual attributes to the listener.
What are the three different kinds of boundaries?
Rigid, Porous, and Healthy
Is it okay to express anger?
Yes, but in a healthy way.
Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
What is self-soothing?
“Self-soothing” refers to any behaviour an individual uses to regulate their emotional state by themselves.
Why is it important to speak assertively to others?
An individual is able to stand up for their own needs and wants, while also taking into consideration the needs and wants of others, without behaving passively or aggressively.
What do healthy boundaries look like?
A person with healthy boundaries can say "no" to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships.
Share five anger triggers.
Disrespect
Insults
Feeling threatened or attacked
Injustice
Shaming and blaming
What is the world’s biggest island?
Greenland
What is the five senses technique?
What are the six traits of assertive communicators?
Clearly, state wants and needs
Eye contact
Listens to others without interruption
Appropriate speaking volume
Steady tone of voice
Confident body language
List and describe 3 out of the 6 types of boundaries.
Physical- refers to personal space and touch
Emotional- refers to a person's feelings
Intellectual- refers to thoughts and ideas
Sexual- refers to emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of sexuality
Material- refers to money and possessions
Time - how a person uses their time
What is the STOP Method?
What is the most populous city in the United States?
New York City.
How do irrational thoughts relate to anxiety and how can we challenge them?
Anxiety can be magnified by irrational thoughts. Some thoughts lack evidence but still have an impact on how you feel. Examining the evidence helps challenge the thought and can reduce anxiety.
What are four out of the nine fair fighting rules?
Ask yourself why you feel upset.
Discuss one topic at a time.
No degrading language
Express your feelings with words
Take turns speaking
No stonewalling
No yelling
Take a timeout if things get too heated
Attempt to come to compromise
What is DEAR MAN and how can it relate to setting boundaries?
Describe the facts of the situation without judgment
Express using "I" statements
Assert by clearly stating what you want
Reinforce by rewarding the person if they respond well
Mindfulness of one's goal
Appear confident
Negotiate know the limits of what you are willing to accept.
Can use this to set boundaries.
What is the Anger Iceberg?
The Anger Iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is displayed outwardly, other emotions may be hidden beneath the surface. These other feelings—such as sadness, fear, or guilt—might cause a person to feel vulnerable, or they may not have the skills to manage them effectively.
In what country did carving jack o’ lanterns originate?
Ireland