Stages of Change
True or False: The progression through the stages of change is a linear process, and once you complete a stage, the chances of you sliding back are low.
False.
The following is the description for which skill: the process of observing, describing, and participating in reality nonjudgmentally, in the moment, and with effectiveness.
Mindfulness
What are the 4 elements of a successful I Statement?
I Feel _______, When _________, Because ______, Next time _________.
Which group member has talked about liking driving games in group?
Bryan Jenkins
What are the 5 Stages of Change?
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, & Maintenance
This stage of change is described by the following statements you all identified:
Problem Recognition, Weighing the Pros & Cons of change and acting off of external motivations.
Contemplation
What are the 8 Primary Emotions?
Anger, Sadness, Joy/Happiness, Fear, Disgust, Guilt/Shame, Interest, & Surprise
This style of communication is described as people denying their emotions, or rarely openly expressing them. Their self-esteem is usually low, and others may often make choices for them.
Passive Communication Style
Which group member had Joker (Steve Miller Band) as their Emotion Song list?
Gary Brunette
What are the 3 States of Mind, and what are the characteristics of each?
1. Rational - Logic, Evaluation, and Assessment
2. Emotion - Feelings come first, ignore logic
3. Wise - Fusion of Rational and Emotion Mind
Name the 4 main characters in Who Moved My Cheese, and the behavioral characteristics they show throughout the book.
Hem (Resists change, Fearful)
Haw (Resists change, eventually learns to adapt/embrace)
Sniff (Notices change, no hesitation to adapt, seeks out multiple possible alternatives)
Scurry (Notices change, often acts quickly to jump into action)
What are the 3 primary purposes of emotions?
Communication, Motivation & Validation
Name 3 of the 5 components that make up non-verbal communication.
Body Language, Gestures, Tone, Eye Contact and Facial Expression
Which of your group members played an instrument in high school?
Dylan Heiser
What are the 4 ways you can approach a problem as it relates to distress tolerance?
Solve the Problem
Change Your Perception
Radical Acceptance
Stay Miserable
Name 3 of the 7 Handwriting on the Wall phrases that were included in Who Moved My Cheese.
Change Happens
Anticipate Change
Monitor Change
Adapt to Change Quickly
Change
Enjoy Change
Be Ready to Quickly Change and enjoy it, again and again.
What are 5 questions you are asked to reflect on regarding observing & describing your emotions?
1. Name of your emotion
2. Prompting Event
3. Assumptions/Myths/Beliefs
4. Internal Body Sensations
5. External Body Language
6. What is your urge?
7. What is the outcome of the urge if acted upon?
8. Replacement urge (skills)
9. What is the outcome of the replacement urge?
What are the 7 components to the model taught regarding assertive communication?
D(escribe), E(xpress), A(ssert), R(einforce), M(indful), A(ppear), N(egotiate).
This group member's favorite football team is the Vikings.
Benjamin Luttrell
What are the 3 main principles of OPV?
It helps to be able to see the other view point whether you agree with it or not
Every point of view may be right for the person holding it but not right enough to be imposed on others.
Different people have different positions, background, knowledge, interests, values, wants, etc., so it is not surprising that in the same situation viewpoints may differ greatly
These are the 4 obstacles that prevent people from moving from one stage to another?
Fear of failure
Denial of a problem
Lack of sustained effort
Complacency
There are two Distress Tolerance skills that involve acronyms. Pick one of them, and list the meanings of each letter.
IMPROVE: Imagine, Meaning, Prayer, Relax, One Thing at a time, Vacation and Encouragement
ACCEPTS: Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Push Away, Thoughts & Senses.
Name 4 of the 11 components of giving feedback.
Think about what it is you want to say before you say it.
Direct your feedback to the person (Maintain eye contact, address the person).
Observe your tone of voice and body language (angry, passive).
Do challenge appropriately by identifying issues rather than attacking and blaming.
Do not attack or blame – Don’t be a bully! This may feel satisfying but is not useful.
Stay on track – try to only bring up one issue at a time.
Be specific: Focus on specific points or behaviors that will help the person change for the better.
Do give positive feedback.
Do challenge when necessary.
Use “I” statements rather than “You” statements.
Notice the response/feelings of the other person and learn!
This group member likes model building, and submitted a project in a recent contest.
Larry Cross
There are two Skill Types involved in Mindfulness. What are they, and what are their characteristics?
What Skills: Observe, Describe & Participate
How Skills: Non-judgmental, One Mindfully in the moment, & Effectiveness