Communicating Efficiently with Children (of all ages)

Description

Communication between parent and child can become difficult for so many reasons. The rush of daily life, the different developmental stages of each child, and the diverse temperaments that individuals within the family system hold, all contribute to the manner in which communication occurs within the home. Communication can go awry at any point and, often, parents feel that they cannot get through to their children no matter how hard they try. If you feel this is the case with you, or if you want to prevent communication concerns with your child(ren), then this course is for you!

Here we will explore communication techniques that evidently do not work, those techniques that we believe or had been told are effective but are rather detrimental, as well as effective strategies to get our message across while fostering a healthy and strong bond with our child(ren). At each step of the process, we analyze why each technique may or may not be effective and how to best apply it. As a bonus section, we look into the specific psychology of adolescents and how it is best to try to approach communication with them at this delicate stage of life. Finally, we examine some case studies so that we can see the techniques in action in real-life settings, with the third case study being open for you to interpret and offer the best solution as part of your project.

I look forward to receiving your feedback as well as answering any questions that may come up, reviewing your project, and having a conversation on the topic.

Who this course is for:

• This course is for parents of underaged children, who want to enhance their knowledge and skillset when it comes to communicating effectively and peacefully with their children. This course is for you if you feel that your message and intention are not coming through but are rather misinterpreted and/or that your child(ren) does not know how to express him/herself well enough so that you can understand each other on a deeper level and create a stronger bond.
• Beginner to Intermediate Level (but can also serve as a good reminder for seasoned parents who want a structured way of refreshing their information and figuring out small gaps in communication)