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What do I know about the importance of effective communication?

What do I know about the importance of effective communication? Session 4. Distribute information about communication styles, techniques, and traps

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What do I know about the importance of effective communication?

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  1. What do I know about the importance of effective communication? Session 4

  2. Distribute information about communication styles, techniques, and traps Provide an opportunity for students to consider their own family communication issues Encourage students to develop and practice new or improved communication skills Today’s oBJECTIVES

  3. “It is important that people know what you stand for. It is equally important that they know what you won’t stand for.” Author unknown. Taken from Gentle Reminders, pg. 248. • How does this quote relate to chemical use? • What does it have to do with the importance of effective communication? Quote of the day

  4. Through honest communication, you can learn how to: • Explore your own feelings • Express your feelings to others • Value your own judgment • Ask for what you want and … • Better cope with anger or other powerful emotions Discussion

  5. Communication Traps • Are you assuming? • Are you hinting? • Are you giving double messages? • Can you admit a mistake? • Do you use “I” statements? Large group discussion

  6. If you believe something to be true without having all the facts, be sure to ask for more information before you react Example: You run into two of your closest friends at the movie theatre. What do you automatically assume is the reason you weren’t invited along? What are additional reasons? Are You Assuming?

  7. Ask clearly for what you want or need and try to accept that your request may not be granted. Example: You are at a party and feel uncomfortable and say to a friend- “ Wow, this party is not what I was expecting”. Are you hinting?

  8. Know that facial expressions or body language often convey a message that differs from the speaker’s workers Be aware of your own and others’ nonverbal cues. Can someone give me an example of double messages? Are You giving Double messages?

  9. Accept that being understood is more importance than being right. Begin to understand each other; do not resort to a power struggle. It is important to own your part in everything instead of shifting blame. Example: Can you accept responsibility for your actions even if someone else has done the same thing and not got caught. Can you admit a mistake?

  10. Using “I” messages reduces defensiveness and allows others to listen. It avoids blame Examples: “You always get drunk when you are out with your friends”. “ I worry about you when you are out with your friends”. Do you use “I” statements?

  11. Break up into small groups • Each group is to identify “Communication Traps” based on their assigned scenario. Read through the scenario and brainstorm what could’ve been done differently to avoid the communication trap. • Do you think the situation in the sample scenario could’ve been avoided? • Provide examples of positive “fixes” for the sample scenario communication trap. Small group activity

  12. Improving Communication • Be polite • Express positive feelings • Determine the importance of an issue before complaining • Choose and appropriate time • Have a goal in mind • Be specific about your complaints Large group discussion cont.

  13. After hearing today’s lesson, identify and list 2 communication skills you can work on. Turn in your responses once completed. closing

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