Discover how your communication styles shape your interactions and learn techniques for clearer, more compassionate dialogue.
This week's focus question: How do you feel your childhood experiences have shaped how you show up in this relationship?
Week 3: Understanding Communication Styles
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. This week, you'll explore your unique communication styles and learn practical techniques for improvement.
Key Themes
- Communication style identification (expressive, assertive, passive, aggressive) - Active listening techniques - I-statements vs. you-statements - Childhood influences on communication - Intention vs. ImpactPractice
Practice using I-statements this week: "I feel...when...because..."Video Lesson
Communication Styles — Watch on YouTube
Full 14-Week Course Curriculum
- Week 1: Welcome to the Couples Course! - Week 2: Why Are You Here? - Week 3: Communication Styles - Week 4: Managing Conflict: Key Tools for Healthy Communication - Week 5: The Dance of Love Languages in Relationships - Week 6: 5 Apology Languages: The Art of Making Amends - Week 7: Connection & Rituals - Week 8: What Are Bids for Connection? - Week 9: The Compass and the Map: Navigating Dates and Bonding - Week 10: Feedback: The Foundation for Growth - Week 11: Dollars and Sense: Keeping Love and Finances in Balance - Week 12: Cultivating Your Partnership - Week 13: Embracing Sexual Intimacy - Week 14: Continuing Your Growth Journey
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