We’ve all been there. The family is together for a holiday, everyone is enjoying dinner, and suddenly, someone at the table asks The Question. Every family has a different Question,…
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God intends for Christians to exercise self-control when angry. It is not a sin to be angry; however, using that anger to harm your spouse is. Taking a time-out creates an opportunity…
Time outs are for couples who are engaged in arguments that are not progressing toward a resolution AND the individuals are so angry he/she can no longer communicate effectively or…
Christian Integration The value of good communication is seen within many Christian ideals. Many Biblical passages emphasize the importance of good communication, such as speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)…
This module is for couples who would like to increase their communication skills. As a couple, this can help you to practice good communication and listening skills through learning a structured…
Good communication is often considered to be a hallmark of a good relationship. But sometimes couples run into difficulties talking to each other. Being able to communicate well is a…
Learning to Communicate Effectively This activity helps couples who need to increase positive communication. This intervention is especially helpful for couples with high levels of conflict, or often use strong…
What Does it Mean to Level and Edit? The goal of effective communication is to speak the truth in love. Leveling means to communicate truthfully, yet sensitively about experiences or…
Step 1: Read the blog post on I-Statements vs. You-Statements here. Step 2: Watch the 3-minute video that elaborates on the importance of effective I-statements.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ptGEE6u88&temp-new-window-replacement=true Step 3: Download and complete the…
An I-statement is a way to express our feelings about a situation using the template “I feel ______ (emotion) when _______ (situation).” While I-statements sound like a simple exercise, putting…