Communication Group
Group Objective
Participants will understand how communication impacts personal interactions, the various ways in which one communicates, and the messages being sent through various styles of communication. Participants will also explore how to improve their communication for healthier personal and social interactions.
Sessions Outline:
Session 1 – Introduction and establish agreed upon group rules. Review of the forms and types of communication. Forms including verbal, nonverbal, written, technology, in-person, virtual, listening. Types including passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive.
Session 2 – Explore challenges to effective communication. What happens? Able to get point across? Control emotions?
Session 3 – Explore the “Cs” of communication 5, 7, or 10. Discuss how the concept applies to interpersonal communication.
Session 4 – Practice effective communication skills. Listening, Empathy, Nonverbal Communication, Managing Emotions, Ask for Feedback.
Session 5 – Continue practicing effective communication skills using role playing, problem solving and clarifying strategies.
Session 6 – Develop communication plan for each participant to use when experiencing difficulties with effective communication.
Session 7 – Review practice skills to identify successful strategies and modifications needed.
Session 8 – Conclude group by summarizing lessons learned and sharing participants’ experiences utilizing the communication skills developed.
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