Road Blocks to communication Destructive Communication Little Mermaid

Road Blocks to communication

Destructive Communication “Little Mermaid”. The king finds out Ariel has gone to the surface and saved a human, then destroys her cave treasures https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=o. AH-qhp. HQOs Scoth Brite ad https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=a. D 4257 JPOvk

Destructive Communication Blaming Interrupting Endless Fighting Character Assassination Calling in Reinforcements Withdrawal Need to be Right

Blaming Frequently blaming each other while trying to find out who is at fault “You are the one that’s not listening”…“you did this”…. ”you should” Interrupting Interrupts another Is a sign that one idea is more important than another Endless Fighting Arguments that never end Bring up old issues that have nothing to do with what’s happening ow “Just like when you…. ”

Character Assassination Name calling Belittling comments about sensitive subjects Insulting remarks Sarcasm Can destroy self-esteem, communication, trust Calling in Reinforcements Involves outsiders in your personal relationships and quarrels Taking sides

Withdrawal Withdrawing from communication and avoiding conversations “fine”…. ”I don’t care”…. “I’ll do it” Needs to be right Some people refuse to admit when they are wrong or that they always need to be right

Constructive Communication I Messages Clarity Timing Asking Questions Reflective Listening Respect and Consideration Avoiding Intense Anger

Constructive Communication “I” Messages State feelings and thought you are having at the time of communication Let’s other knos how you feel without making people defensive “I feel frustrated when…” “ I am angry because you forgot” Clarity Meaning what you say and then saying what you mean Sarcasm can cause misinterpretation “I hope you had a great time at the movie last night with all of your other friends”

Constructive Communication Timing Select a good time to do your important communicating Asking for something when your parents walking in from work Asking Questions Why, what, where, when, do you mean? Reflective Listening Listener mirrors back thoughts and feelings the speaking is experecinng Clarity “Are you saying”…”You seem to be saying”

Constructive Communication Respect and Consideration One sure way to end good communication is by being critical or judgmental Respect the other person's point of view Avoiding Intense Anger Sometimes we become too emotional to communicate effectively

I messages State the feelins and thoughts you are having at a time of communication I feel…when…because I would like Don’t blame the other person

I messages Father wants to read the paper. Child keeps climbing on his lap. Father is irritated “You” Message: You shouldn’t ever interrupt someone when he is reading “I” Message: ____________________________ Child comes to the table with very dirty hands and face “You” Message: You’re not being a responsible boy. That’s what a little baby might do “I” Message: ____________________________ A roommate always leaves her dishes out and never cleans up after herself “You are so messy and always leaving all of your stuff out. You are such a pig”! “I” Message: ____________________________