BRAVING by Desean Grayson

B-Boundaries

desean3 — 2025-04-02 15:09:47 UTC

To have trusting relationships, and to build trusting relationships, we need to set and respect boundaries. Trustworthy individuals are clear about what is okay and what is not, and they hold themselves and others accountable to these limits. Establishing boundaries ensures mutual respect and prevents overstepping, which is critical for maintaining trust. It also contributes to certainty and predictability, which reduces the risk of threat.

G-Generosity

desean3 — 2025-04-02 15:10:08 UTC

Extending the most generous interpretation to the intentions, words, and actions of others helps maintain trust. This means assuming the best about others and giving them the benefit of the doubt rather than jumping to negative conclusions. This can be thought of as “grabbing life by the smooth handle”. The more we look for the best in others, the better we’ll behave around them and the better they’ll feel around us, growing the trust

R-Reliability

desean3 — 2025-04-17 20:11:20 UTC

Being reliable means doing what you say you will do, repeatedly. Trustworthy people follow through on their commitments, showing that others can depend on them. This reliability fosters a sense of security in relationships.

A-Accountability

desean3 — 2025-04-17 20:12:21 UTC

Taking responsibility for one’s actions is essential for trust. This includes owning up to mistakes, apologizing, and making amends. Accountability demonstrates integrity and a willingness to maintain trust even when things go wrong. It can also bring some humility and vulnerability to relationships, as well as an underlying sense of fairness, both of which are important for creating deep connections and trust.

V-Vault

desean3 — 2025-04-17 20:12:50 UTC

Vault in this model, and it’s a metaphor for keeping private information private. If someone shares something with you in confidence, then you really do need to keep it in a vault and not share it more widely. This retention of private information builds trust and contributes to mutual respect and safety within relationships.

I-Integrity

desean3 — 2025-04-17 20:15:38 UTC

Acting with integrity means choosing courage over comfort, choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy, and practicing values rather than simply professing them. Trust is built when actions align with values. Again, this is partly about predictability. We will act in ways I can predict? It’s also about alignment as people. Are the action you take not only explainable, but do they also align to my values? If so, I’m more likely to trust you.

N-Nonjudgement

desean3 — 2025-04-17 20:16:15 UTC

Creating a non-judgmental space where individuals can express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment reduces the risk of threats within relationships. Trust flourishes in environments where people feel safe to be vulnerable. I want to be able to share who I really am, and will only do this if I feel you’ll value me regardless of what I share, in a non-judgmental

BRAVING Concept Overall

mangelis2 — 2025-05-28 17:50:48 UTC

The whole braving concept gives insight and predictability in the relationships - like riding a bike - allows parents to be more open and likely to reach out for support; more engaged and cooperative

lnunez1500 — 2025-05-28 17:55:32 UTC

BRAVING mutually between the supervisor and the team to establish trust. Seeing all of this broken down helps develop mutual trust to deliver quality services to our families.

Braving

2025-05-28 17:59:53 UTC

Group Three discussed about the entire braving process being used within a team. However Accountability really stood out for us. Owing up to mistakes, apologizing, and moving forward to make things better. Building rapport and Trust is key.

For Your Review

desean3 — 2025-06-02 13:35:50 UTC