DEARMAN
GIVE
FAST
MIDDLE PATH
BOUNDARIES AND COMMUNICATION
100

This is the goal of DEARMAN.

Getting what you want.

100

This is the goal of GIVE skill. 

To build strong relationships. 

100

This is the goal of the FAST skill. 

Maintaining self-respect and boundaries during conflict.

100

What is Validation?

A tool to communicate understanding and build stronger communication and relationships.

100

This kind of communication usually results in giving in to others, not getting what you need, and shame

Passive

200

D stands for Describe, our first DEARMAN step, and this is why it's important. 

Describing the situation before asking for what we wants prevent people jumping to 'no' or other conclusions. 

200

What the G in GIVE, Gentle (in your approach), means.

Being mindful of the other person's emotions 

200

Apologizing is a skill, but what does FAST mean by 'no apologies?'

No unwarranted apologies when you haven't done something wrong.

200

This step of validation confirms that you are understanding what the person is trying to communicate. 

Reflect Back

200

This boundary includes not compromising your own values and knowing what you want.

Healthy Boundaries

300

DEAR is about the main steps of the skill. MAN is about this aspect of the skill. 

How you go about the steps.

300

Doing any of these things could help portray Interest in what someone else is saying.

Encouraging words or responses, body language, or vocal responses (uh-huh, oh really? mhhm, etc)
300

Sticking to these during a fight can ensure you are true to yourself and aligned with what you want. 

Values

300

These are the categories of the circle of trust. 

People you are closest to, people you trust, people you know

300

This boundary style is often over-involved with others, dependent on others' opinions, and struggles to say no out of fear of rejection. 

Porous Boundaries

400

N is this aspect of DEARMAN.

Negotiate

400

Confirming what the other person is saying and that you understand is the core of this skill. 

VALIDATE

400
These are the 4 skills that make up FAST

Fair, (No) Apologies, Stick to your Values, Truth

400

When using validation, we only validate the _____

Valid

400

This skill highlights identifying and letting go of toxic people or behaviors

Burning Bridges

500

This is what DEARMAN stands for.

DESCRIBE, EXPRESS ASSERT, REINFORCE, MINDFULNESS, APPEAR CONFIDENT, NEGOTIATE

500

Describe a situation in which using GIVE could be helpful. 

(Example).

500

FAST can require other skills in order to use it. Name a skill that can help you utilize FAST

Healthy boundaries, What/How Skills, Mindfulness, Validation

500

True or False: Validation means agreeing 

False

500

Name THREE qualities found in ASSERTIVE communication. 

Honest, Direct, Makes eye-contact, Respectful, Welcoming, Sets Boundaries without Guilty, Clearly Communicates and Asks for Needs to be Met