Advocating
The name of a person who supports an idea, lan, or way of doing something
Advocate
What are you if you give your full attention and try to understand and support when someone is talking
A good listener
Mutual Respect
What is the process of sharing feelings, information, and ideas with another person through verbal and non-verbal methods.
Communication
Step 1:
Calm Down
Rather then hiding your emotions, you should...
Identify and express your feelings in a healthy way
Being able to acknowledge when you've harmed someone and working to restore the broken relationship.
Apologize when you mess up
Both parties hold equal power in the relationship. One does not reign over the other.
Fairness and equality
What strategy is about you sharing your feelings and opinions openly and honestly?
Open and honest communication
Step 2:
Express yourself and listen
Instead of going along with every decision your friend makes, you should...
Ask for what you need or want
Intentionally working to help make people feel happy, loved and supported
Choosing Kindness
You feel cared for and looked after by the other person in the relationship.
Support
What is it called when you fully hear and understand what the other person is telling you through verbal and non-verbal cues?
Active Listening
Step 3:
Define the problem together
When it comes to decision-making, what should you do?
Make decisions based on your own values, not anyone else's
Spending time and energy getting to know someone and being invested in their life
Be Genuinely interested
You can freely and safely share your thoughts and opinions.
Open and honest communication
What strategy has you take responsibility for your feelings and not place blame on others?
Using "I" Statements
Step 4:
take responsibility
What should you do if you feel a relationship is unhealthy and it isn't getting better?
Step away and let the relationship go
Understanding and caring how someone is feeling
Experience Empathy
Knowing that you can rely on someone, no matter the circumstance
Trust
Why does effective communication matter?
(name 3 ways)
It helps you connect, build relationships, and resolve conflict in a healthy way
Step 5:
Identify and choose a solution