CALM

skills/skilled use of the communication cycle. Try to make the other person feel valued. Develop a ‘caring presence’. Use open questions, keep the conversation going. Avoid focusing on/discussing emotionally negative issues. Aggression/submissiveness Stay calm, show respect. Use skills associated with assertion and defusing aggression (see pages 30–33). Assumptions, values or beliefs Use listening skills/skilled use of the communication cycle to detect barriers. Use reflective learning skills to…

Do you think that being trapped on a planet all by yourself is frightening? In the book, “The Martian” , written by Andy Weir, Mark Watney an astronaut who majors in botany, gets stranded on Mars alone. While on a mission on Mars, a strong dust storm comes unexpectedly and the crew has to evacuate immediately in order to survive. They make there way to the MAV so they can abort but in the meantime an antenna flies off of it and hits Mark. He is hit and his pushed out of reach, so the crew must…

“Ask Me” by William Stafford is a contemporary poem that compares the author’s life to a river. The reader is instilled with a strong sense of nostalgia, placidity, and introspection as Stafford reflects on his past and the meaning of his actions and life. The theme of this piece is life and its relative pace, similar to a river which is used as an ongoing metaphor Stafford introduces himself early on because this work is a conversation between the author and the reader. In the first stanza,…

intelligence. With these qualities along with following the 12 steps in “Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales, he would have had a greater chance of survival. The protagonist did not stay calm, surrender his fears, and perceive and believe. The first reason that the main character died is because he does not follow step two: Stay calm (Gonzales 98). If the protagonist would…

In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the main character, Rainsford displays clear signs of being a man of logic. Even at the beginning of the story, the protagonist acts in a calm and composed manner, distinctly showing how rational he is. When Rainsford tumbles off the yacht, he becomes stranded at sea, however, knowing there was a chance someone on the boat might hear him, he “wrestled himself out of his clothes and shouted with all his power” (15). Rainsford knew…

Wonder VS 12 again Charters in book can be the same but also be different but in this essay we will be comparing august in wonder to Patrick in 12 again . They are the same in the way that they are respectful. One way they are respectful is that they both were nice when they were asked to do something for example. When Summer asked August if she could sit he was not rude and not let her sit instead he was respectful and let her sit. And Patrick was respectful when he was told to take care of…

Why is the term “frenemy,” depicting an unhappy friendship, commonly used among women is society? Although one may not agree, by analyzing Alida Slade and Grace Ansley, rivals in love and life, one can concur that by utilizing juxtaposition and tone, Wharton creates a dynamic character foil: two women that share distinct characteristics, but also possess contrasting personalities. In the short story, “Roman Fever,” by Edith Wharton, the audience learns about two characters whom share a long…

both my kids are asleep. When I read, it brings me into the book and it kind of in a way to allow me to take a break from my busy life. I miss reading for pleasure! Intentional Attention Describe what you noticed BREATH: Calm and slow BODY: Relax…

exchanged around me as the lights buzz and flicker. The sound of voices around me climbs higher as panic rises.The soothing male voice comes back to reassure us that everything will be okay. “These bumps are nothing to get uneasy about. Just stay calm. You’ll be in France in..” His voice cuts off. The power is dead. The lights flicker on and off once more until pitch black wins the fight for power, swirling around and engulfing us. “AVIVA! What’s happening!?!” I yell, my voice quavering.…

Christopher, it provided him an are for goals in education and career, it helped others understand him better. The first topic is that math is calming and the way Christopher uses it is unique. When Christopher gets upset or nervous he uses math problems to calm himself. When he was on the train to see his mother, he calmed himself by doing math problems in his head. He also only likes…