We use DEAR MAN skills when we...
Want to achieve our objective (ask for something or say no)
When would we want to use the GIVE skill?
What is when we want to build and maintain positive relationships
What does the I in GIVE stand for?
Act Interested (maintain eye contact, don't let your thoughts wander, etc.)
What does the S in FAST stand for?
What is Stick to values
If you're asking a parent for something and you're yelling at them, you're not using this GIVE skill.
What is be gentle.
Worry thoughts can get in the way of using the FAST Skill. Change this worry thought into a wise mind statement. "If I say “no,” they’ll be really angry at me."
What is “If I say ‘no’ to people and they get angry, it doesn’t mean I should have said ‘yes.’
"If I say no, I'll uphold my values and can validate their displeasure."
When using the GIVE Skill, it is important to use validation. Give an example of a validating statement.
What is "It makes sense that you felt angry.", "I totally get why you were disappointed.", "That's really hard."
If you've gotten what you want AND kept your self respect, but you've really upset the person you were asking something of, what objective have you lost sight of?
What is relationship effectiveness.
NAME ALL THE GIVE SKILLS
(be) Gentle, (act) Interested, Validate, (use an) Easy manner
NAME ALL THE FAST SKILLS
(be) Fair, (no) Apologies, Stick to Values, (be) truthful