Managing Criticism
Being able to receive feedback can likely reduce conflicts and this, if you struggle with substance use.
What are slips/using?
Saying this to someone who offers you a substance to use is really enough to show refusal to use.
What is saying 'no'?
Another words for stinking thinking.
What are maladaptive thoughts?
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Who are the Kansas City Chiefs?
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?
Neither lapse or relapse never have to be viewed as this.
What is a failure?
These kind of thoughts lead to self-defeat, low self-esteem, depression, and anger.
What are maladaptive thoughts/stinking thinking?
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What is 58?
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?
Eric has gone three days without using alcohol. On the third day he slipped. This is an example of what?
What is a lapse?
Essentially, the first step to managing maladaptive thoughts is to do this to them.
What is notice them?
This Kansas City Chiefs player was the Super Bowl LVIII MVP.
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
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?
Using this shows that you are focusing on your responsibilities and needs and the issues that concern you.
What is "I" statements?
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 player is the oldest NFL Super Bowl MVP.
Who is Tom Brady?
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?
We engaged in this activity when discussing effective refusals.
What is role playing?
After recognizing a maladaptive thought, the next step is to begin to form and use these to help manage their thoughts.
What are strategies?
This is the only player in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP after his team lost the game.
Who is Chuck Howley?
Using these allows you to focus on your perspective, understanding, and needs, but acknowledge the other person's viewpoint as well.
What is 'I' statements?