DCAC Therapy Review Game

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  1. 1. A style of communicating that involves respecting yourself, showing respect to others, and directly communicating emotions, wants and needs
  2. 6. A style of communicating that involves "going with the flow" to not upset anyone instead of directly communicating emotions, wants, and needs
  3. 8. This relaxation technique decreases stress hormones and calms our nervous system/self-protection reaction... you can also do it with a glitter bottle or when tracing your hand...
  4. 10. In sexually healthy relationships, both parties must give this before engaging in any sexual activity
  5. 11. A stress/self-protection response that involves running away or avoiding to try to stay safe
  6. 13. The third point on the cognitive triangle
  7. 15. This coping skill involves using our five senses to focus on the present moment instead of the past or the future... you can also use the alphabet category game for this coping skill...
  8. 18. A stress/self-protection response that involves aggression or attacking to try to stay safe
  9. 20. This coping skill involves writing as a safe outlet to express emotions, identify thoughts, and externalize stress instead of holding it in
  10. 22. When someone uses threats, name-calling, insults, or public humiliation on social media or the internet
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  1. 2. All ___________ are okay, but not all behaviors are okay
  2. 3. This is the legal age of consent in Texas
  3. 4. A stress/self-protection response that involves shutting down or becoming silent and still to try to stay safe
  4. 5. The first point on the cognitive triangle
  5. 7. This is another word for an abusive dating relationship
  6. 9. This is the rule for counseling about privacy... "What happens in counseling stays in counseling"
  7. 12. The first question we ask ourselves when we are testing/challenging our thoughts... "Is this thought _______?"
  8. 14. The second point on the cognitive triangle
  9. 16. This is an emotion that your therapists feel about you finishing and graduating group therapy
  10. 17. A style of communicating that can hurt others in order to communicate emotions, wants, and needs
  11. 19. This is another word for a trauma reminder that may cause a self-protection/stress response
  12. 21. The second question we ask ourselves when we are testing/challenging our thoughts... "Is this thought _______?"
  13. 23. A guideline, rule, or limit that a person identifies for themselves about what are acceptable and safe ways for people to behave around them