Communication
Is it possible to not communicate?
In what ways do we communicate?
Communication Is..
• The process of exchanging thoughts, messages, or information between 2 or more people.
How is communication altered?• 1 person stops paying attention.
• Speaker is unclear in their delivery.
• “I can do those dishes”
• What about through telephone, e-mail, or texting?
I = capableCan = give me a chanceDo = can complete itThose = particular ideaDishes = defines what is being done
Good Communication Must Have…..
• Looking
• Listening
• Responding
• Or else we get…..Am I a Good Communicator?
Levels of Communication (SPV)
“You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.”
--Leo Aikman• Event
Superficial• Influence
Personal
• Personal Quality
Validating
• Compliment
Levels of Communication1. Make a small circle with the groups
I have organized.2. Everyone must participate.3. No talking with other groups.4. Everyone must listen with their
eyes.5. When I call time you must stop
where you are.6. If you have not finished the
previous round, finish it and then move on.
Round #1• Share an event
you have experienced.
• Example:
Round #2• Describe a
situation that has proven to be a good INFLUENCE on your life.
• Example:
Round #3• Describe a quality
you already have that will make you a better parent or spouse.
• Example:
Round #4• You must give a
compliment to one other person in your group.
• Example
Levels of Communication
Questions1. Which was more difficult to share in group?
Events, Influences, Personal qualities, Compliments. Why?
2. What are some reactions that occurred in your group? Explain why these occurred.
3. Why is it more difficult to share personal qualities and compliments.
Validating
PersonalSuperficial
Levels of Communication “SPV”
Communication reinforcing people’s feelings about themselves by 1st accepting their feelings,
2nd understanding them, and 3rd to nurturing them.
Shows an understanding and strengthens relationship.
Communication involving opening up and talking
about feelings, beliefs and opinions that mean something to you.
Strengthens relationships
Small Talk (weather, home, school, food, etc.) Communication making up the majority of our communication. Weakens Relationships. WHY USE?
1. Which Round (levels of communication) must a relationship strive for in order to grow? Why?
2. Why can’t a relationship remain stable for an extended period of time if they communicate in a Round 1 (superficial state)?
Video Clips
• ______________
• Dumb and Dumber
• David Letterman
• Goonies
• Pacifier
• Geezer Club
•Validating
•Superficial
•Personal