Managing Criticism
Being able to receive feedback can likely help avoid this, which can often leads to slips to substance use.
What is conflict?
Saying this to someone who offers you a substance to use is really enough to show refusal to use.
What is saying 'no'?
These inform or determine our behavior.
What are thoughts?
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What is Nosferatu?
This communication style is "in your face" and disregards the rights and feelings of others.
What is the aggressive communication style?
This kind of listening involves restating and clarifying what someone has said to you in order to better understand their ideas
What is reflective?
Eric has gone three days without using alcohol. On the third day he slipped. This is an example of what?
What is a lapse?
These kind of thoughts lead to self-defeat, low self-esteem, depression, and anger.
What are maladaptive thoughts?
A song from this artist contains the following lyrics:
I only talk to God when I need a favor
And I only pray when I ain’t got a prayer
Who is Jelly Roll?
A person who employs this style of communication may act out of their aggressive feelings in an indirect or subtle way.
"What is the passive-aggressive style of communication?"
When giving feedback, this is everything!
What is timing?
Neither lapse nor relapse have to equal this.
What is failure?
Essentially, the first step to managing maladaptive thoughts is to do this to them.
What is notice them?
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What is "Wanna Be (Remix)"?
Seeking to understand the other person's perspective is one of the features of this use of style of communication?
What is the assertive style of communication?
Saying this when you receive feedback is a way to demonstrate humility and indicate that you own the criticism.
What is "thank you"?
James had a few slips of using alcohol this week, which has led him to a return to his previous pattern of using. This is an example of what?
What is a relapse?
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What is the Amygdala?
This actor is It.
Who is Bill Skarsgård?
This can be used as being sure of yourself and/or what you want or need and depending on the cultural context, can be seen as a sign of respect or disrespect.
What is eye contact?
Avoiding this shows that you want to listen and understand the other person's perspective.
What is interrupting?
This is one way to prepare for a situation by acting as if it is actually happening.
What is role playing?
This is the 'O' in the S.T.O.P. method for managing stinkin' thinkin'.
What is opposite?
"And then?"
What is "Dude, Where's My Car?"
Using these allows you to focus on your perspective, understanding, and needs, but also acknowledge the other person's viewpoint as well.
What are 'I' statements?