Managing Criticism
Being able to receive feedback can likely reduce this, which often can lead to slips to substance use.
What are conflicts?
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?
This is a sudden, powerful gust of wind that occurs at sea and is characterized by whitecaps and turbulent water.
What is a white squall?
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 listening?
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?
This activity led to Frank being dismissed from the crew.
What is shooting the dolphin?
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?
These two characteristics were themes in the movie and discussed as good, healthy qualities to acquire.
What are fortitude and discipline?
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?
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the Amygdala?
This motto was marked on the bell.
What is "where we go one, we go all"?
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?
After recognizing a maladaptive thought, the next step is to begin to form and use these to help manage their thoughts.
What are strategies?
The fact that there were only Caucasian/white men as main characters led to a discussion about what topic?
What is diversity?
Using these allows you to focus on your perspective, understanding, and needs, but acknowledge the other person's viewpoint as well.
What are 'I' statements?