Chapter Five Employing Interdependence Employing Interdependence Copyright Houghton

Employing Interdependence Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2

Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships, Journal 15 Focus Question – How could you make accomplishing

Kinds of People DEPENDENT people believe: I can’t achieve my goals by myself. I

Creating a Support Network, Journal 16 Focus Question – How could you create and

Guidelines for Starting a Study Group Guideline 1: Choose only Creators Guideline 2: Choose

Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening, Journal 17 Focus Questions – Do you know how

How to Listen Actively Step 1: Listen to understand Step 2: Clear your mind

Be Assertive, Journal 18 Focus Question – How can you communicate in a style

Three Kinds of Communicators Placators: Dominated by their Inner Critic Blamers: Dominated by their

Delivering I-Messages Step 1: A statement of the situation: “When you …. ” Step

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Chapter Five Employing Interdependence

Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships, Journal 15 Focus Question – How could you make accomplishing your success a little easier and much more fun? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 3

Kinds of People DEPENDENT people believe: I can’t achieve my goals by myself. I need other people to do most of the work for me. CO-DEPENDENT people believe: I’ll pursue my goals as soon as I’ve helped others get their goals. INDEPENDENT people believe: By working hard, I can get some of what I want all by myself. I’ll just do without the rest. INTERDEPENDENT people believe: I know I can get some of what I want by working alone, but I’ll accomplish more and have more fun if I give and receive help. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 4

Creating a Support Network, Journal 16 Focus Question – How could you create and sustain an effective support network to help you achieve your greatest dreams in college and in life? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 5

Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening, Journal 17 Focus Questions – Do you know how to strengthen relationships with active listening? – What are the essential skills of being a good listener? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 7

How to Listen Actively Step 1: Listen to understand Step 2: Clear your mind and remain silent Step 3: Ask the person to expand or clarify Step 4: Reflect the other person’s thoughts and feelings Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 8

Be Assertive, Journal 18 Focus Question – How can you communicate in a style that strengthens relationships, creates better results, and builds strong self–esteem? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 9

Three Kinds of Communicators Placators: Dominated by their Inner Critic Blamers: Dominated by their Inner Defender Levelers: Piloted by their Inner Guide Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 10

Delivering I-Messages Step 1: A statement of the situation: “When you …. ” Step 2: A statement of your reaction: “I felt/thought/decided…” Step 3: A request: “I’d like to ask that you…” Step 4: An invitation to respond: “Will you agree to that? ” Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 11