Meditation Flashcards
1
Q
Mantra
A
Listen first, respond later
2
Q
Mantra
A
Validate, don’t defend
3
Q
Feelings
A
Feelings are valid
4
Q
Mindfulness
A
Stay calm, stay present
5
Q
Pause and reflect
A
I need a moment to process what you’ve said
6
Q
Goals
A
Listen, validate, avoid defensiveness
7
Q
Reflexive listening
A
I hear you saying…
8
Q
When she gets upset with defensiveness
A
I understand you feel frustrated when I get defensive. I’m sorry for that.
9
Q
Use I statements
A
Focus on your feelings and experiences without making it about her
10
Q
Mantra
A
Empathy over explanation
11
Q
Don’t solve others problems
A
Not everything is a nail. Your wife doesn’t need a father telling her how to fix things but a husband that listens
