Communication Styles
Validation
Acronyms
Boundaries
100

This communication style avoids conflict and minimizes their own wants, needs, and emotions.

Passive Communication

100
Rephrasing what someone says would be which validation technique...

Reflect Back

100

The G in GIVE stands for...

Gentle

100

Boundaries surrounding a persons space, body, belongings are considered ______ boundaries.

Physical

200

This communication style is the most effective form of communication. 

Assertive Communication

200

Noticing body language, looking at the full picture, and using empathy would fall under which validation technique...

'Read Minds'

200

The E in DEARMAN stands for....

Express

200

Boundaries concerning someone's beliefs, ideas, and values are called _______ boundaries.

Intellectual

300

This communication style may use threats and intimidation to get what they want.

Aggressive Communication

300

Not one-upping or one-downing someone would fall under which validation technique...

Show Equality

300

The S in FAST stands for...

Stick to your values

300
Boundaries concerning effort, prioritizing, and schedules are considered _____ boundaries.

Time

400

This communication style can look like: sarcasm, mixed signals, guilt tripping, rolling eyes, or manipulation. 

Passive-Aggressive Communication

400

Giving someone your full focus using eye contact, no multitasking, or active listening would fall under which validation technique...

Pay Attention

400

The K in THINK stand for...

Kindness

400

Boundaries surrounding someone's feelings, moods, triggers are considered _____ boundaries.

Emotional

500

Describe what assertive communication style may look like. 

Free response- appropriate eye contact, clear message, confidence, good posture, appropriate tone. 
500

Can you validate someone you don't agree with? How?

Yes, validate the valid

500

Which interpersonal effectiveness acronym is often used for boundary setting?

DEARMAN

500

An example of an emotional boundary would be...

Free response