Stages of Change
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Communication
Other Communication Styles
Roles We Play
100

Doing the behavior for more than 6 months.

What is Maintenance?
100

Setting specific deadlines for achieving each short-term goal. 

What is Timebound?

100

Direct, clear, and factual.

What is assertive communication?

100

Apologize a lot, look down or away, hunching, fidgeting, weak or hesitant voice, letting people make decisions for you. 

What is passive communication?

100

Constantly be in charge, makes rules without input from others or compromise.

What is dominator?

200

Doing a behavior for fewer than 6 months.

What is Action?

200

Possible and realistic.

What is Achievable?

200

When interacting with a stranger or casual aquaintance.

What is small talk?

200

Using a loud and demanding voice, staring down at the person you are talking to, clenching hands, ordering people around, their ideas and opinions don't matter.

What is aggressive communication?

200

Puts their wants and needs first and ignores basic responsibilities.

What is neglector?

300

May deny they have a problem.

What is Precontemplation?

300

Creates a change that can be observed by others.

What is measurable?

300

Sharing your true thoughts and feelings.

What is personal level?

300

Being indirect, confusing others, hiding the truth, encouraging distrust and secrecy, making hurtful comments as humor, gossiping.

What is passive-aggressive communication?

300

Exploits others to get what they want.

What is manipulator?

400

May see the benefits, but focused on the costs of making that change.

What is Contemplation?

400

Pinpoints what you want and intend to pursue; not general or vague. 

What is specific?

400

Involves two people being honest, direct, and transparent with each other.

What is leveling?

400

Messages that are communicated non-verbally.

What is body language?

400

Collects hurts and wrongs done to them.

What is poor me?

500

Committed to making a behavior change in the near future.

What is Preparation?

500

Something that you really want; improve life for you and others.

What is Rewarding?

500

To give full attention, Avoid developing a response while the other person is still talking, summarize what is said, share your thoughts and feelings, hand the conversation back with an open-ended question.

What is active listening?

500

Listen without judging, stop and return when you are calmer, level with the person, use I statements, repeat back your understanding, violence and threats are never acceptable. 

What is conflict resolution strategies?

500

Finish this quote: "It takes less effort to tell the truth because... 

What is you don't have to keep track of your lies?"