Exercises to Increase Awareness

THE STEPS TO STRESS REDUCTION
Through Honesty in Communication

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Chapter 60. Stress Option C/D Exercise: Accepting Feelings

Mark "X" in column 1 if the statement is one or similar to one you make a great deal.

Mark in column 2 an "R" if it's and example of the right way (Stress Option C) and "W" if it's an example of the wrong way (Stress Option D).

1	2	Acceptance or Rejection of Feelings
		"I was only trying to explain why I aid that."
		"I accept your feelings!"
		"If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't feel that way."
		"What's your problem?"
		"Oh, don't be angry with me, come here, give me a hug."
		"Thank you for sharing your feelings with me. I accept them!"
		"Why do you confuse me. I just don't understand you!"
		"I just can't understand how you could say that!"
		"I can't understand right now but I accept your anger!"
		"You don't know what you're talking about!"
		"I don't like your expressing feelings so no more!"
		"You can be angry with me. That;s O. K. I understand."
		"Son, you've been watching TV all day. Go outside now."
		"If I were in your shoes, I'd feel the same way!"
		"I sense something is really bugging you. I'd be happy to listen if you want to talk."

Stress Reduction Through Honesty in Communication by John Twelker Copyright 1986, John Twelker Enterprises, Inc.