Cycle 2 - Flashcard Set 3
What is emotional neglect?
A form of abuse
What is the definition of neglect?
The failure to provide adequate care, supervision, or attention to the needs of the child
How does neglect promote deficits and self-regulation of emotion?
By causing emotional distance and failure to respond to emotional needs
What are some of the challenges associated with emotional neglect?
Confusion about emotions, self-worth, and self-image
How can we build emotional intelligence skills?
By learning how to manage our emotions and interact with others
What are some of the emotional intelligence skills that people who were emotionally neglected may be lacking?
The ability to understand and manage emotions, to set boundaries, and to communicate effectively
Why is it important for adults who were emotionally neglected to learn emotional intelligence skills?
They can help them in their personal and professional lives
What are the three things that the author works on with their clients?
Respond instead of react to conflict, work on emotional intelligence, and work on communication skills
What is the goal of working on these three things with clients?
To help them overcome emotional neglect and improve their communication skills
What are some common emotions people feel during conflict?
Anger and frustration
What does it mean to self-regulate?
To control oneself
What should you remind yourself to do during stressful situations?
Stay calm
What is one reason people with BPD might engage in impulsive behavior?
To try and control a situation
How can chaos be comforting for some people?
Because it is familiar
What is the goal of managing a conflict situation?
To resolve the conflict
What is the most important thing to do in order to improve self-awareness?
Practice self-awareness
What is one way to enhance your communication skills?
People watch and try to read others’ emotions
What are some emotions that you can learn about from people watching?
Frustration, stress, and nervousness
How does having BPD affect a person’s ability to take critiques?
They tend to skew negative
What is one way to increase your emotional intelligence?
To be able to take critiques
How can you tell if someone has BPD?
They may have trouble understanding that they have the power to internalize positive and negative comments
What is the writer’s advice for dealing with offensive or defensive people?
Not to get offended or defensive
