Relationships
Why are interpersonal/relationship skills important
They allow us to maintain positive relationships, communicate our needs and desires, and manage conflicts.
is the idea that we take care of emotional injuries when they occur, so they do not become more damaging in the long run.
What are group norms?
Set of guidelines, standards and expectations that help create a safe environment
cognitive distortion that causes people to believe that negative outcomes are more likely than they actually are
AKA-jumps to worst case scenario
What are three emotion words that aren't "fine" "good" and "tired"
Content
Happy
Nervous
Anxious
Excited
Name the three interpersonal skills we learned in group?
GIVE
DEAR MAN
FAST
What is a coping strategy you can do when you feel anxious?
-Deep Breathing
-Paired muscle relaxation
-Cold/Warm showers
What is the confidentiality policy?
-Whatever is said in group stays in group
How would you describe personalizing?
A distortion where a person thinks that everything others do or say is some kind of direct, personal reaction to them
What are four anchors that help with emotional regulation?
1.) Sleep
2.) Nutrition
3.) Excercise
4.) Water
What does GIVE stand for?
G-Gentle
I-Act Interested
V-Validate
E-Use an easy manner
What is a coping strategy that you can do when you feel depressed?
-Exercise/weight training
-Gratitude journaling
- Sleep routine
- Cold Plunges
What is the late policy?
Please be in the lobby no later than 5:30. We cannot accept members in group who are not in the lobby at 5:30. Email facilitators for reasons of absences
How would you describe emotional reasoning
The thinking pattern that can occur where someone believes if I feel that way it must be true. Whatever a person is feeling must be true automatically and unconditionally
Example-I feel stupid or boring, so I must be stupid or boring
Why is empathy important?
Empathy helps people connect with others, understand their perspectives, and share experiences
What are two fair fighting rules?
1. Take turns talking
2.) First ask yourself why you feel upset
3.) Take a break
What are some warning signs that could occur that would prompt you to use emotional first aid?
-Insomnia
-irritability
-overworking/over exertion
-conflict avoidance
-increased stressed
When are court reports provided and what do you need to sign in order for information to be provided to outside authorities?
1.) First of the month
2.) Release of information
How would you describe black or white thinking?
A thinking pattern that causes people to view things in extremes, or in absolutes, without considering the middle ground
Example-"I am a brilliant success, or I am an utter failure"
What do body scans help us do?
The body scan meditation is a deep investigation into the moment-to-moment experiences of the body. By bringing awareness and acknowledgment to whatever you feel or sense in the body, the body scan can be very helpful in working with stress, anxiety, and physical pain
What does DEAR MAN stand for?
Describe Appear confident
Assert Negotiate
Reinforce
Mindful
What is Hyperarousal vs. Hypoarousal?
Hyperarousal- state of heightened anxiety/ fight or flight response-hypervigilance
Hypo-arousal- physiological state of low arousal that can cause people to feel numb, depressed, and disconnected from their feelings
1.) Phones on silent/placed away
2.) Respect in words and deeds
3.) Smoking tree
What are three strategies we can use to challenge cognitive distortions?
Ask yourself-
How do I know is this thought is accurate?
What evidence do I have to support this thought or belief?
Is this though helpful?
Are there other ways I can think about this situation or myself?
What 5 traits of an unhealthy relationship? (clue-think of power and control wheel)
Intimidation
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Control
Minimization