Communication Styles
This style of communication clearly expresses needs while respecting others.
What is assertive communication?
This parenting style is warm but sets clear boundaries and is linked to the best outcomes for kids.
What is authoritative parenting?
The Cognitive Triangle consists of thoughts, feelings, and ______.
What are behaviors?
Emotional intelligence starts with knowing what you are ______.
What is feeling?
Assertive communication uses “I” statements. Give an example of an “I” statement.
What is “I feel ___ when ___ because ___”? (Any correct example.)
This parenting style is high in control and expectations but low in warmth.
What is authoritarian parenting?
A situation triggers a thought. Thoughts then influence these two things.
What are feelings and behaviors?
This emotional skill involves recognizing emotions in other people.
What is empathy?
This type of communication style avoids conflict by not speaking up, often leading to resentment.
What is passive communication?
This parenting style is lenient and indulgent, often resulting in poor self-regulation in children.
What is permissive parenting?
True or false: Two people in the same situation may feel differently because they have different thoughts.
What is true?
Co-regulation means borrowing someone else’s ______ to calm down.
What is nervous system, calm, or regulation?
This communication style expresses needs aggressively and tends to violate others’ boundaries.
What is aggressive communication?
This style is low in warmth and low in structure, often involving inconsistency or disengagement.
What is neglectful parenting?
Negative self-talk often comes from which part of the cognitive triangle?
What are thoughts?
Self-regulation means managing your emotions and ______.
What is behavior?
Name one nonverbal cue that can completely change how a message is interpreted.
What is tone, body language, posture, eye contact, etc.?
Research suggests this parenting style best supports secure attachment and emotional regulation skills.
What is authoritative parenting?
Name one example of positive self-talk.
“I can do this,” “I’ve handled hard things before,” etc.
Someone with high emotional intelligence can do this during conflict.
What is stay regulated, communicate clearly, and understand others’ perspectives?