How to Use Courageous Conversation & Active Listening in Your Relationship & How to Join My Relationship Communication Workshop
Relationship Communication Workshop Updates
I have created an online Relationship Communication Workshop to help you dig into the communication struggles in your relationship and start getting things back on track. During the past month, I have had a number of participants submit reviews and suggestions of different lessons that would be a great addition to the workshop. I want this to be as helpful as possible, so I have decided to listen to the feedback and expand the course to include even more relationship guidance.
I realize that not everyone wants to go through long-term therapy or the process of getting to a therapy appointment may not fit into your busy schedule. That's why I created this course. I wanted to provide you with a way to get access to the tools my clients get from me in my practice, but you can access the material from the comfort of your own home or wherever you are.
Download the FREE Relationship Communication Guide by clicking the button below, and you’ll be the first to know about the relaunch of my Relationship Communication Workshop!!!
Is your relationship all that you want it to be? Do you feel like you can talk about anything with your significant other, no matter what. It's those deep conversations that signal a healthy and happy relationship. Find out how to improve your relationship by improving your communication skills.
How to Fix Relationship Communication
Last week, I shared with you my 3-part Relationship Communication Checklist, and I have received a number of follow-up messages and questions about how to go about shifting into healthier relationship patterns of communication in long-term relationships
The process of changing or improving relationship communication isn't always easy, but it's definitely worth it. I wanted to offer a bit more insight into the process of having what I call courageous conversations and how to incorporate the concept of active listening into your communication.
Healthy and effective communication is a two-way street that includes actively listening to each other as well as respecting one's response. Even when you disagree. Do you struggle in this area? Check out the tips inside plus a glimpse at a very exciting new way for you to improve your relationship communication skills.
Courageous Conversation
Courageous conversation is the process that leads to authentic communication and it is one of the keys to creating successful relationships. When I talk about having courageous conversations, I'm really talking about the importance of being able to have deep conversations about the things that really matter to you with those people who really matter to you.
How to Know if You’re Having Courageous Conversation in Your Relationship
Ask yourself the following questions:
Are you able to talk about the things that matter to you?
Are there topics you'd like to discuss but hold back?
Do you feel like you have more superficial or deep conversations in your relationship?
Do you feel like your conversations are balanced or one-sided?
Do you feel heard when you speak or voice concerns or problems with your significant other?
Does it feel like your opinions are respected?
How do things happen when you have a disagreement? Is the ability to agree to disagree a possibility?
One of the first indicators of a relationship breaking down is a breakdown in communication. You don't have to let bad communication skills with your partner take down your relationship. Here's some helpful information to help you navigate your next conversation and an opportunity to get on the wait list for the Relationship Communication Workshop that's sure to get your relationship back to healthy and happy.
What is Active Listening?
One major component of courageous conversation in relationships is the ability to use active listening skills when communicating. I get so many questions about what this actually means, so I thought it could be helpful to offer a bit more insight into what it is and how to use it.
Helpful questions to ask yourself to determine if you’re using active listening in your relationship:
When your significant other is talking, are actively engaged in actually listening to what they are saying and the message they are trying to convey?
When your significant other is talking, are you just waiting for them to shut up, so you can talk and say what you want to say?
After your significant other has finished telling you what's on their mind, do you take time to reflect back to them what you're hearing them say in order to ensure they feel heard and listened to?
Reasons for Communication Breakdowns
Although the idea of incorporating courageous conversation and active listening into your relationship communication sounds simple in theory, the lack of these two things are some of the most common reasons communication breaks down in relationships.
Learning how to communicate in a healthy and effective way is such an important step when trying to improve your relationship. I love helping couples figure out how to improve their communication patterns, it is the foundation we start building in my upcoming Relationship Communication Workshop.
1:1 Coaching Appointments Now Available
I am now offering a 1:1 coaching sessions for individuals as well as couples. If you would like to set up a 1:1 coaching video session to help you start working on your relationship, you can click here.
You get to decide how many minutes you’d like to purchase worth of coaching. Then, I’ll reach out to you in order to make the determination of how you’d like to use your time. We will decide how to split up your time in 30-minute increments up to the total amount you select.
Also, notice that the more time you purchase upfront, the more you save!
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I’ve recently started using TikTok where I post helpful videos in 60 seconds or less with info you can apply to your life immediately.
