Bouncing Back(Ability to Bounce Back/ Resilience)
The ability to adapt and recover after setbacks or stress is called this.
What is resilience?
Internalized beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" are examples of these.
What are negative messages or negative self-talk?
The belief in your own abilities to handle challenges is called this.
What is self-confidence?
Nodding, eye contact, and saying "I hear you" are examples of this listening technique.
What is active listening?
The five conflict Management styles are avoiding, accommodating, compromising, competing, and this...
What is collaborating?
Reframing setbacks as temporary and part of growth is an example of this skill.
What is optimistic thinking?
When comparing ourselves to others, we often forget that people usually only show this part of their lives.
What is their highlight reel or best side?
Comparing yourself to others too often can weaken this important personal trait.
What is self-esteem?
Interrupting, daydreaming, or preparing your response while the other person is talking are all examples of these.
What are listening blocks?
Respect and constructive feedback are most important when giving this in conflict.
What is criticism?
One strategy for bouncing back is identifying personal strengths. This helps to build this type of outlook.
What is strengths-based perspective?
Replacing "I'll never succeed" with "I can learn from this and try again" is an example of this technique.
What is reframing?
Accepting both strengths and weaknesses without harsh judgement is called this kind of acceptance.
What is self-acceptance?
Restating what someone said in your own words to confirm understanding is called this.
What is paraphrasing?
Choosing to avoid conflict entirely may reduce tension short-term, but often leads to this outcome later.
What is unresolved conflict?
Someone who struggles to recover from challenges may be focusing on what they cannot do instead of this.
What is what they can control?
Challenging the evidence behind negative thoughts and replacing them with balanced ones is part of this cognitive strategy.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This practice involves speaking to yourself with kindness instead of criticism.
What is self-compassion?
Paying attention not just to words, but also tone and body language involves listening at this deeper level.
What is listening for meaning or full/empathetic listening?
Finding a "win-win" solution where both sides feel heard best describes this conflict style.
What is collaborating?
Journaling about challenges, practicing gratitude, and building social supports are all tools for strengthening this life skills.
What is resilience?
Recognizing where negative messages originally came from -- family, peers, or media -- helps weaken their power through this process.
What is identifying the source?
Actively setting small, achievable goals and celebrating progress builds this quality over time.
What is confidence or a sense of accomplishment?
True or False: Active listening means agreeing with the speaker.
What is false?
Recognizing the difference between attacking a person's character versus addressing their behavior is key to managing this in conflict.
What is the difference between disrespect and constructive criticism?