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flamingsword"Autopilot" unhealthy coping skills frequently used to cope with communication problems are often relational in nature. Common examples include yelling, screaming, cussing, making demands, threatening, lying, sniping, and shutting down. Spend a few minutes trying to identify unhealthy behaviors you may have developed in response to communication difficulties.
The last time I had a problem communicating, I _____.
Other things I have done in the past, on autopilot, in an attempt to get through to other people include ____, _____, and _____.
People are much better at following a prepared response that they have rehearsed than they are at acting rationally in a situation where feelings a running high. It's why fire drills are important if you work in a large building.
Thinking back to the last times you had these unhealthy or unhelpful responses to a situation, complete one or two of the following cue cards:
The next time I need to communicate an important message to someone, instead of _____, I can _____, _____, or _____.
Just because _____, doesn't mean _____.
Adapted from The CBT Toolbox by Jeff Riggenbach
The last time I had a problem communicating, I _____.
Other things I have done in the past, on autopilot, in an attempt to get through to other people include ____, _____, and _____.
People are much better at following a prepared response that they have rehearsed than they are at acting rationally in a situation where feelings a running high. It's why fire drills are important if you work in a large building.
Thinking back to the last times you had these unhealthy or unhelpful responses to a situation, complete one or two of the following cue cards:
The next time I need to communicate an important message to someone, instead of _____, I can _____, _____, or _____.
Just because _____, doesn't mean _____.
Adapted from The CBT Toolbox by Jeff Riggenbach