How can we practice noticing what is going on outside of us and inside of us?
Mindfulness
What is small talk and why is it important?
Small talk is when we talk to someone in a friendly way about everyday things like the weather, what we did over the weekend, or our favorite TV shows.
It helps us spark connections with people and learn about what we have in common.
What is self-respect?
How can you show someone that you are interested in what they are saying?
Listen, face the person, maintain eye contact, try not to interrupt, don't multitask
What does it mean to assert yourself?
Let others know what you need from them, or clearly tell them no. Don’t avoid asking for what you need.
What is a dialectic?
Two opposing things that can be true at the same time
What is a boundary?
A limit set that determines what information we share with people about ourselves and others, how much personal space we want and give, and how much we share
What is a value?
A value is something that is important to you that helps you decide how to act and make important decisions
What does easy manner mean?
Using humor, smiling, being light hearted, and chill
What is the DEAR skill used for?
To respectfully ask for something or say "no" to something
What are the three states of mind?
Emotion, Logic, and Wise Minds
1-2 minutes
What does FAST stand for?
Be Fair
Apologize when necessary
Stick to your values
Tell the truth
What does GIVE stand for?
Gentle
(Act) Interested
Validate
Easy Manner
What does DEAR stand for?
Describe the situation
Express how you feel
Assert or Ask
Reward the other person
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is the best way to respond to a question to keep a conversation going?
Respond with a little more information than requested!
What is the FAST skill for?
To remember how to respect ourselves when interacting with others
What does it mean to validate someone?
What is the reward or reinforce step of DEAR?
Let the other person know the reward or positive thing that will happen if they accept your request or your reply of”no”
Tell them how it will help them, you, or the situation