Have you been listening?
What does the Trunk symbolize in the Tree of Life and please give 3 examples.
Skills/Strengths...---things you are good at, values, talents
What is IMPROVE supposed to help with?
distressing emotions/ distress tolerance
What are the 3 personal limits of boundaries?
Porous, rigid, healthy
What are 3 traits of Aggressive communication?
· Easily frustrated
· Speaks in a loud or overbearing way
· Unwilling to compromise
· Use of criticism, humiliation, and domination
· Frequently interrupts or does not listen
· Disrespectful toward others
What’s Forrest Gump’s password?
1forrest1
Define Gratitude
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
serotonin and dopamine
What are the 6 types of boundaries?
emotional, physical, sexual, material, time, and verbal
If a person stands up for their own needs, wants and feelings but also listens to and respects the needs of others, what type of communication are they utilizing?
Assertive
What goes up and down but doesn't move?
Stairs
What are 4 features of rigid boundaries?
avoids intimacy and close relationships, unlikely to ask for help, has few close relationships, very protective of personal information, may seem detached-even with romantic partners, keeps others at a distance to avoid possibility of rejection
What is the MEANING portion of IMPROVE ask you to reflect on?
Is there any meaning you can find or create from your situation? Reflect on ways you can use your current experience to gain insight or help others.
What are 4 features of porous boundaries?
Overshares personal info, difficulty saying no to requests of others, overinvolved with others' problems, dependent on opinions of others, accepting of abuse or disrespect, fears rejection if they do not comply with others.
What are the 3 types of communication?
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive
What do you call an angry carrot?
A steamed veggie
Please name the 5 senses
Feel, See, Hear, Smell, Taste
Please name 4 benefits to practicing gratitude.
Reduces aggression and enhances empathy
Improves quality of sleep
You cope better in tough and difficult times
You have a better relationship with your friends and family
Decreases pain
Improves physical health
Improves self esteem and confidence
What are 4 features of healthy boundaries?
values own opinions, doesn't compromise values for others, shares personal info in an appropriate way, knows personal wants and needs and communicates effectively, accepting when others say no to them.
With what type of communication does the person prioritize others?
passive
Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?
Because the “P” is silent
In the BPS model of addiction that we spoke about, what do B, P and S stand for?
Biological, Psychological and Social
What does IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing in the moment, Vacation, and Encouragement
What does having healthy emotional boundaries look like? Please give an example.
limitations on when to and when not to share personal info.
gradually sharing personal information during the development of a relationship, as opposed to revealing everything to everyone.
Scenario: Your boss asked you to stay late, while everyone else leaves. You always stay late, and tonight you have plans.
Please give an assertive response
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Why do seagulls fly over the sea?
If they flew over the bay, they would be bagels.