DCC-Module 3: Communication using the Rules of Improv

1. What happens when we focus on the Agenda of Being Right?

a. We win arguments and convince the PLD that they are wrong

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b. We can reduce dementia symptoms

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c. We lose connection, create shame in the PLD and potentially add to frustration

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2. What is the purpose of the “Compassionate Story”?

a. To be silly and make fun of other people

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b. To walk ourselves out of a place of judgement about others

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c. To label people as good or bad/ safe or unsafe

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3. When we are in agreement with a PLD emotional experience, we…

a. Need to identify the emotion and work to match it and share that we understand and "have been there too"

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b. Need to use distraction to help the PLD get away from their feelings

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c. Need to leave them alone to experience their own emotions in private

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4. When we ask someone to hold our bucket, essentially we are saying that we want them to do extra work for us.

a. True

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b. False

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