One goal in using IE is to be able to say ___ to unwanted requests.
What is "no"?
The "M" in Dear Man stands for what?
What is "mindful"?
The goal of practicing GIVE is to build and maintain what?
What are relationships?
The letter "A" stands for this and we don't want to overdo it.
What is "no Apologies"?
What word do we use to replace "but" when practicing dialectics?
What is "and"?
Using effective communication can help resolve these before they get overwhelming.
What are "conflicts"?
When we Express our feelings, we want to use what kind of statements?
What are "I" statements?
Practicing good eye contact is represented by which letter/skill in GIVE?
What is "I" for act Interested?
What is "be Truthful"?
Making light of problem behaviors and making too much of typical adolescent behavior represents this.
What is a "Dialectical Dilemma"?
We aim to maintain this so that we feel good about ourselves after a conversation.
What is "self respect"?
Being willing to reach a compromise stands for which letter and word in DEAR MAN?
What is "N" for negotiate?
Using accusations and making threats is the opposite of this skill.
What is "Gentle"?
Validating your own and the other persons feelings is represented by what letter/skill?
What is "be Fair"?
What is agreement?
What do we need to clarify in order to decide what IE skills to use?
What are "priorities"?
Which letter represents rewarding the person by explaining the benefits of getting what you want?
What is "R" for reinforce?
Humor and smiling is part of which letter/skill?
What is "Easy Manner"?
We aim to protect this when we practice Sticking to our Values.
What is "integrity"?
We are practicing this when we acknowledge our emotion makes sense in the situation, for e.g., "It makes sense I'm not able to focus with all the stress I'm under."
What is "Self Validation"?
We want to use this to avoid an impulsive decision to end a relationship.
What is "Wise Mind".
What is "Assert"?
When we validate we practice seeing from the other person's ____?
What is "view"?
Not feeling guilty for expressing an opinion or disagreeing means practicing which letter/skill?
What is "no Apologies"?
Walking the middle path teaches how to balance acceptance and _____ in relationships.
What is "change"?