Self-respect effectiveness refers to your ability to stay true to your values during social interactions. The acronym FAST teaches skills for protecting your self-respect:

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The GIVE skill is your tool for communicating in a way that protects both the message and the relationship. It’s part of DBT’s interpersonal effectiveness skills, designed for situations where …

A way to remember these skills is to remember the words GIVE and FAST. BE NICE and respectful. No attacks. No verbal or physical attacks. No hitting or clenching fists. No …

In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), two techniques are commonly used to promote better communication: DEAR MAN and GIVE FAST. These are acronyms that represent sets of skills …

May 16, 2024 · DEAR MAN GIVE FAST is a sub-skill of interpersonal effectiveness that is used to communicate facts about a situation with no judgment, respect the other person’s thoughts/ …

Assert yourself by asking for what you want, or saying “No.” clearly. Reinforce or reward the person ahead of time: explain consequences. Mindfully keep your focus on your objectives: …

GIVE can help you keep your relationships intact during a discussion or argument. The acronym contains skills that instruct you on how to act in an argument in order to best get your objective …

Instructions: During the week, when situations arise wherein you feel very emotional, practice this skill, and document the circumstances below.

Jun 12, 2019 · Would you like to learn how to ask for what you want, how to resolve a conflict, and how to have your opinion taken seriously in your relationships? Today, Marielle and Ed will be …