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Worksheet C: Building Communication Bridges

Practicing clear and effective communication techniques.

Week 3
Appendix C

Clear Language Practice

Vague: 'Be good at the store.' Clear:
Vague: 'Get your stuff ready.' Clear:
Vague: 'Calm down.' Clear:

Active Listening and Visual Aids

One validating phrase I can use is:
One visual aid I can create or use this week is:
On a scale of 0-10, how clear is my typical communication?

Compassionate Inquiry: The Compassionate Pause Log

What triggered the reaction?
What I felt (name it):
Where I felt it in my body:
Was this about right now, or was it old? What story was underneath?
What I chose to do instead of reacting:
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