You are on your way to becoming a Golden Communicator! Stress, irritation, overwhelm, anger can limit our ability to effectively communicate. Have you ever verbally blew up only to try and recover, back pedal, or need to relationally start over? Hey, we’ve worked with parents who have also slammed doors and kicked inanimate objects. There’s no shame in admitting you want to show up differently while acknowledging you are having a hard time getting there. Intergeneral baggage is hard to work through.
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>>> Printable Version: Apples of Gold Family Communication Plan <<<
Scroll down below for the four-steps to communicating well, even about difficult topics. It’s an action-oriented plan for staying connected with the people who matter. It’s also a tool to navigate tricky emotions and hard subjects.
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Who Is It For?
Do you ever find yourself avoiding difficult conversations?
Ever had a relationship that was spoiled by a conflict that went unresolved or unaddressed?
Have you ever found yourself needing to apologize to your teenage daughter or son?
Embarrased by irrational, emotional, or explosive behavior?
Accused of irrational, emotional, or immature behavior?
This communication plan is for: parents, educators, and authentic souls who want to connect with those around them. These simple steps are applicable in many settings, but it was designed to specifically meet the needs in bustling family life. Clients have shared reports about how helpful it has been in the classroom setting, too.
What Is It For?
There are four parts to this plan. Apples of Gold is a simple, straight-forward, actionable plan to communicate even about difficult topics. This plan helps you maintain relationships. Stress, anger, irritation, or big feelings have a way of disconnecting individuals. Follow these steps to stay connected with the people who are important.
