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Worksheet B: Family Dynamics

Examining your family's communication and emotional climate.

Week 2
Appendix B

Communication Patterns

Describe a recent conversation that felt tense or critical.
Describe a recent conversation that felt supportive.

Expressed Emotion

On a scale of 0-10, how often do you find yourself criticizing your loved one?
On a scale of 0-10, how emotionally overinvolved do you feel in their daily life?
One thing I can do to reduce tension is...
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