127 More Amazing Tips and Tools For the Therapeutic Toolbox by Judith Belmont MS LPC

Author:Judith Belmont, MS, LPC
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 127 More Amazing Tips & Tools for the Therapeutic Toolbox: CBT, DBT and Beyond
ISBN: 9781936128433
Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
Published: 2013-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

TIP #65

What Is My Interpersonal Communication Style?

The handout describing the three types of communication is commonly used for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills and understand their interactions with others.

Reflecting on the three types of behavior, answer the following questions to sharpen your understanding of your communication style.

1. I generally consider my communication style____________. Explain.

2. How does my communication style differ if I am under stress:

At work with co-workers?

At work with clients or customers?

At home with my family?

With my friends?

3. Who is the one person with whom I have the most difficulty being assertive? Explain.

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4. What are ideas to improve my communication?

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5. Write down a situation in which you want to assert yourself.

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6. What is your goal?

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7. Ask yourself: Is this goal aggressive or assertive? How can you tell? If the goal is to change someone’s mind or behavior it is aggressive, even if very well meaning. If it is meant only to express yourself, then it is assertive!

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