THINK/Other
What do the letters in THINK stand for?
Think, Have empathy, Interpretations, Notice, use Kindness
DEAR MAN is used to do this
Obtain an Objective
GIVE is used to do what
Maintain or Build a relationship while getting what you want
FAST skills are used to
Maintain Self-Respect
Worries and myths sometimes impact our ability to use skills, especially with others. Give one example of such.
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The acronym DEAR stands for
Describe the situation, Express emotions, Assert what you want, reinforce the other person
be Gentle
F and A in FAST stand for
Be Fair and No Apologies
Name at least 2 things that may interfere with your ability to be successful when using interpersonal effectiveness skills
Don't have skills, You don't know what you want in the interaction, Your emotions are getting in the way, You forget long-term goals for short-term goals, Other people are getting in your way, your thoughts and beliefs are getting in your way
In DEAR MAN, A and N in Man stand for
Appear Confident and Negotiates
The I in GIVE stands for
act Interested
The S and T in FAST stand for
Stick to your values and be truthful
At least one interpretation in using this skill should be
Benign
In DEAR MAN, what does the M stand for?
Stay Mindful (Use Broken Record technique and Ignore Attacks!)
The V and E in GIVE stand for
Validation and use an Easy Manner
Your friend drinks a lot at a party and says, "Come on, I'll drive you home!" Give an example of using FAST skill in response.
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Share an example of a negative assumption
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Provide an example of a time when you used DEAR MAN successfully
Example
Name the 6 levels of Validation
Pay attention, Reflect back, "Read Minds," Understand, Acknowledge the valid, Show equality
Give an example of a time when you had to use FAST skills
Example