Communication skills
A question that can be answered with a "yes" or "no" response is considered a what?
Closed Question
This can block you from experiencing harmony in your daily life. What is:
Anger
Risky situations may include 3 things that can lead you in the wrong direction
specific people, places and things
Where do thoughts come from?
Self talk (positive and negative)
Changing old habits is difficult.
True or False
True
Give an example of paying attention to body language
Crossing arms, not looking at the person speaking, tapping, leg shaking, shaking your head in agreement or disapproval
What does Anger often begin with in your thinking?
What is negative self talk
Ways to prepare for risky situations you may not be able to avoid
develop and rehearse a plan of action
positive self talk
have an exit plan
statement to avoid situations
These thoughts are based on reality and help you achieve your goals.
Rational thoughts
People who use this thinking error justify their irresponsible or criminal behavior
"it wasn't that bad of a crime"
Making excuses
What is the highlight of your week so far? What type of question is this?
Open ended question
What is 2 ways I can express my anger in appropriate ways?
take a break from the situation
talking
accept responsibility for your own behaviors
What is an alternative to a risky situation - safe activities
sober community activities
movies
hike
What are some skills you can use to change your thinking?
slow down your thinking
work your way backwards from uncomfortable feelings and irresponsible behaviors
positive self talk
thought stopping
response
" I am a good person" is an example of what?
This is used to ride out an uncomfortable feeling
positive self talk
Name 3 healthy alternatives that help reduce stress or anxiety
yoga
meditation
box breathing
focus on what you can control not what you can't
Exercise
weighing pros and cons is an example of what?
Decision making skills
These thoughts are not helpful and may harm you or others.
Irrational thoughts
Taking the path of least resistance or the easy way is what specific thinking error?
Lazy thinking
One of the signs of an emotionally healthy human being is what?
Accepting feedback
Being open to other people's point of view
Showing appreciation for new info even when the feedback is difficult to hear
Anger is a problem when:
it happens frequently
it becomes intense
it lasts too long
it leads to harmful behavior
Name 3 people you can ask for advise or assistance with a decision
family
friends
professionals
teachers
What does your self talk control?
Both your feelings and behaviors
Name 3 ways you can challenge thinking errors
accepting responsibility
facing past failures and future goals with honesty
recognizing past acts impacts on others
respect the law