Safe Conversations Flashcards
Objection to difference is what?
Objection to difference is a common cause of polarization.
When do other things become bad?
When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
Needs are best described when a_________, for example, coffee (concrete) versus the underlying need of the coffee such as mental energy or focus, which are both a__________.
Needs are best described when abstract*, for example, coffee (concrete) versus the underlying need of the coffee such as mental energy or focus, which are both abstract.
*abstract: not having a physical or concrete existence.
When listening, if you’re genuinely ______________, you may learn something in_____________ or im______________ that you didn’t know!
When listening, if you’re genuinely curious you may learn something interesting or important that you didn’t know!
It’s important to ______________ when you feel hurt or r___________ because what you don’t talk about, you will a___ ____, and resentment _______ bigger as time goes on.
Two of the more common e_________ of resentment are s___________ and dis_______.
It’s important to communicate when you feel hurt or resentful because what you don’t talk about, you will act out, and resentment grows bigger as time goes on.
Two of the more common effects of resentment are silence and distrust.
With Relational Competency, you decrease a___________ and increase s________ and c_____________.
With Relational Competency, you decrease anxiety and increase safety and connection.
Sharing c__________ c___________ strengthens p_________, u_____________ and c_____________ in the r___________.
“Our past determines how we (u__________) t________ and what we say.”
Sharing childhood challenges strengthens patience, understanding and connection in the relationship.
“Our past determines how we (uniquely) think and what we say.”
Behind every ob__________ , com_________ or cr_________ is an unmet w____. To be Relationally C__________ , when you feel f____________ or cr_________ ask yourself, “What’s m_________ for me?”
Behind every objection, complaint or criticism is an unmet wish. To be relationally competent, when you feel frustrated or critical ask yourself, “What’s missing for me?”
With practice, Safe Conversations becomes like a c____________ a_________ s___________, always r___________ in the ________________ p___________ your relationship!
With practice, Safe Conversations becomes like a computers antivirus software, always running in the background protecting your relationship!
M____________ was born out of a need for order and stability but led to violence and opression, and now d_____________ is emerging from the need for humans to evolve to a world of peace and equality.
Monologue was born out of a need for order and stability but eventually led to violence and opression, and now dialogue is emerging from the need for humans to evolve to a world of peace and equality.
What is the difference between empathy and compassion?
While both involve responding to other people’s emotions, they differ in focus. Empathy is an awareness toward other people’s emotions and an attempt to understand how they feel. Compassion is the to feel with care or concern and want to help the person.
