DEARMAN
Letter in DEARMAN used when you stick to the facts of the current situation.
What is D: Describe.
Name one of the three Don’ts mentioned in the letter G
Don’t attack, threat, judge
What is your primary goal when using FAST?
Maintaining self-respect
Component of DEARMAN where you make your intentions clearly known by ASKING for what you want or SAYING NO clearly.
What is A: ASSERT.
Name one thing you can validate
Facts of a situation, Emotions, Beliefs, Opinions, Thoughts, Suffering and struggles
Can you apologize during FAST?
Yes
Component of DEARMAN where you let others know the positive benefits, or clarify the negative consequences of not getting what you want or need.
What is R: Reinforce.
Component of GIVE where you might smile and use humor to lighten the mood.
E - easy manner
FAST involves sticking to your values. Which one of the following is a value?
Which is more descriptive?
“I want to be discharged because I have continuously attended groups, have not gotten into any fights, and have taken my medication consistently.”
OR
“I need to be discharged because I’ve been really good.”
“I want to be discharged because I have continuously attended groups, have not gotten into any fights, and have taken my medication consistently.”
True or False – validation is Fixing, offering solutions, or giving advice.
False
Which one of the following is an example of not being Truthful?
all of the above
What is your primary goal for using DEAR MAN?
Getting what you want
Name three ways you can Act Interested
eye contact, active/reflective listening, nodding,
F stands for Fair.
When you are being Fair, who are you being fair to?
Yourself and Others