Communication
If one person is withdrawing from conversations or interaction, giving the "silent treatment", or shutting down, which of the four horsemen is your partner exhibiting?
Stonewalling
What are the 3 main boundary styles? Explain what each means
Porous boundaries: allows everything in. Has difficulty saying no, overshares information, avoids conflict by giving in to others, communicates passively
Healthy boundaries: selective of what to keep in/out, says no when needed, communicates assertively, supports others without being too involved
Rigid boundaries: Keep most people at a distance, avoids conflict by pushing others away, communicates aggressively
Sharing your emotions/feelings with partner can provide what
what is emotional safety
What are the forms of intimacy
Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Experiential
What is it called when you are engaged and focused on your partner during conversation?
Active listening
A friend asks you to attend an event on a day you already have plans with your partner around the same time. Instead of saying no, you quickly say you will attend. This person has which type of boundaries
What does using "I" statements help one do?
Helps you focus on your own feelings rather than accusing or projecting your feelings onto your partner
If your partner enjoys trying new things or likes to participate in adventurous activities with their partner, which form of intimacy are they displaying?
Experiential
When expressing your feelings with partner what statement is "best" to utilize to speak from your own perspective?
I, statements
You attend an event with your partner and their friends. During the conversation, a friend brings up that you and your partner are having relationship problems and suggests to you both what you should do to fix it. From a healthy boundary perspective what is the appropriate response?
Express to the friend that you understand and appreciate the concern but the conversation is inappropriate and your relationship is not a group topic for discussion.
What is the tool that you can use to provide descriptive language to how you feel
what is an emotion wheel
If your partner likes to cuddle, hold hands, or kiss; what form of intimacy are they displaying?
Physical
To prevent quick conversations that prevent clarity and provide yes/no answers which type of questions are recommended to utilize with partner?
Open-ended Questions
Physical, intellectual, emotional, material, time and sexual are categories for
What are boundary types?
What is the difference between feelings and emotions?
Emotions typically occur immediately whereas feelings develop overtime.
Your partner enjoys deep conversations and takes pride in understanding their partners opinions/beliefs; what form of intimacy are they displaying?
Intellectual
You ask your partner how their day was after returning from work; Your partner does not keep eye contact and replies fine. What should the partner pay attention to from the interaction in order to find out more information and check-in?
Non-verbal cues or body language
My partner has a difficult time letting people in or allowing others to show up for them. What type of boundary is this an example of
Rigid boundaries
What is the name of the emotion center of the brain
what is the amygdala
Prayer, meditation, going to church, etc.