Opposite Action
Isolating
What is socializing?
I feel annoyed when you chew with your mouth open
My sibling yelled at me and I punched them.
Emotional
We "check the facts" because sometimes our thoughts can lead to distressing __________.
What are emotions?
Someone with this love language probably enjoys hugs.
What is physical touch?
Lashing out
What is taking space?
What is effective communication?
I would prefer you do not yell when you ask to do my chores
My dad assumes I ignored him because the dishes were not done even though he asked.
Rational
We "check the facts" because sometimes our emotions can alter the _________.
DAILY DOUBLE:
1. Someone with this love language might experience affection by hearing it.
2. Understanding another person's love language can help with this skill.
1. What are "words of affirmation"?
2. What is communication?
Avoidance
What is approaching? (facing the problem)
"You confuse me when you lie."
I feel confused when I am not sure what the truth is.
DAILY DOUBLE:
1. I cried all afternoon because my friend ignored me and that must mean they're mad.
2. This is a question for my wise mind
1. Emotional
2. Does my friend ignoring me mean I did something wrong? Are there other reasons my friend could be ignoring me?
When we "check the facts," it is important to name the facts without ________.
What are judgments? What are emotions?
It felt good when my family helped to organize my room when I was busy.
What are "acts of service"?
DAILY DOUBLE
1. Harmful behaviors
2. If opposite action does not work we do this instead.
1. What are safe behaviors?
2. What is problem solving?
"Stop doing that!"
I don't like when you/people do that.
I tell myself I can study harder next time when I got a low score on my test.
Wise Mind
This question asks if I am assuming the worst case scenario.
I bought my friend their favorite snack when I noticed they were having a difficult day.
What is "receiving gifts"?
Before using "opposite action," it is important to do this first.
What is "checking the facts?"
DAILY DOUBLE:
1. "You are making everything worse."
2. "I" statement WITHOUT using the word "you"
1. I think you are trying to be helpful, but it isn't.
2. I need to focus on this alone.
I lied and said I was sick because I wanted to avoid the plans I had made.
Emotional
DAILY DOUBLE:
"Check the facts" can lead to using this type of coping skill.
What is "opposite action?"
For my mother's birthday, she wanted the whole family to be together instead of gifts.
What is "quality time?"