Jesus Is Practical::

Jesus Is Practical::Communication Part 2

SOS 5 and 6

A Successful Marriage:

ChristCommitment

Communication

What elements are needed for good interpersonal communication?

Message Transmission::

Msg?.. Sent... Travel... Receive... Understand

Listen with the Heart

Think about 3 people who you consider to be good listeners [OR 3 times you felt like you were really

listened to]

What is it about these people that makes them good listeners? How do they act? What do they do, or say? What is your attitude about those people?

Listening “Do's”::

Focus Summarize / Playback Ask Questions

Listening “Don'ts”::

Don't Interrupt Don't Reason feelings Don't Argue Don't leave in Anger Don't talk with others

Seek First to Understand; Then to be understood.

Speaking “Do's”::

Speak Calmly Feeling statement Suggest a constructive action

Speaking “Don'ts”

Don't speak harshly Don't confront Publicly Do not use other people Avoid “Never” and

“Always” Do not get Historical

Don't raise your voice No name-calling Leave their family out of

the argument Do not condescend Do not force them to talk

Good Communication will lead to understanding and

forgiveness.