Communication Skill
Name one way to show someone you’re listening.
✔ Making eye contact
✔ Nodding
✔ Saying “I hear you”
✔ Summarizing what they said
Name one healthy way to calm down when you’re upset.
✔ Taking deep breaths
✔ Taking a short break
✔ Walking away safely
✔ Listening to music
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
Name one emotion people feel during conflict.
✔ Anger
✔ Frustration
✔ Sadness
✔ Fear
✔ Disappointment
What does it mean to be on the same team?
✔ Working toward shared goals
✔ Supporting each other
✔ Solving problems together
What does “transition” mean?
✔ A change from one phase to another
✔ Moving from one support to the next
What is an “I feel” statement?
✔ A sentence that expresses feelings without blame
✔ Example: “I feel frustrated when chores aren’t done.”
Why is taking a break sometimes helpful during conflict?
✔ Helps prevent saying hurtful things
✔ Allows emotions to settle
✔ Makes problem-solving easier later
What is a trigger?
✔ Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
✔ A reminder of stress or past experiences
Name one strength this family has.
✔ Persistence
✔ Love
✔ Humor
✔ Willingness to work on things
ANY RESPONSE
Name one feeling people might have when therapy is ending.
✔ Sad
✔ Nervous
✔ Proud
✔ Excited
✔ Relieved
What can make communication break down during arguments?
✔ Interrupting
✔ Assuming intent
✔ Shutting down or walking away without explanation
What does compromise mean?
✔ Both people give a little
✔ Finding a solution that works for everyone
How can noticing triggers help prevent arguments from escalating?
✔ Helps people pause
✔ Allows use of coping skills early
✔ Prevents emotional overload
How can family members repair after an argument?
✔ Apologizing
✔ Talking it out
✔ Giving space
✔ Reconnecting later
What is one skill IHT helped your family build?
✔ Communication
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Teamwork
ANY RESPONSE
How can tone of voice affect a conversation?
✔ Tone can make words sound angry, sarcastic, or caring
✔ A calm tone helps conversations stay productive
Describe one conflict that has improved since starting IHT.
✔ Fewer arguments
✔ Shorter arguments
✔ Better follow-through
✔ More respectful communication
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
What helps you feel safe enough to talk about hard feelings?
✔ Being listened to
✔ Calm tone
✔ Not being judged
✔ Feeling respected
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
What has improved at home since IHT began?
✔ Communication
✔ Routines
✔ Understanding each other
✔ Reduced conflict
ANY RESPONSE
What support or strategy will be most important after IHT closes?
✔ Using learned skills
✔ Outside supports
✔ Family routines
✔ Asking for help when needed
ANY RESPONSE
What is one thing you want the other person to understand about how you communicate?
✔ “I need time to think before responding.”
✔ “I shut down when voices get loud.”
✔ “I feel better when I’m not interrupted.”
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
What is one conflict strategy learned in IHT that works for your family?
✔ Taking breaks
✔ Using calm voices
✔ Family meetings
✔ Behavior charts or agreements
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
What emotion is hardest for you to express—and why?
✔ Sadness (feels vulnerable)
✔ Anger (leads to trouble)
✔ Fear (hard to admit)
ANY PERSONAL RESPONSE
What routine or agreement helps reduce conflict at home?
✔ Chore schedules
✔ Check-ins
✔ Clear expectations
✔ Calm-down plans
What is one worry and one hope about IHT ending?
✔ Worry: losing support
✔ Hope: handling things independently
Any response