Handout 2: Healthy Communication Practices
Part of The Wi$dom Path
Listen attentively to what others are saying. |
Be willing to discuss difficult issues. |
Use “I” language. |
Stay connected through conflict. Don’t disengage. |
Paraphrase what you heard the other person say. |
Understand boundaries. |
Be open to what you can learn from others. |
Respect confidentiality. |
Communicate directly, avoiding triangulation. |
Use positive body language. Lean into the conversation. |
Respond rather than react. |
Ask clarifying questions. |
Engage in truth telling. |
Don’t interrupt. |
Avoid secrecy. |
Try to tamp anxiety. |