The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
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The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
Communication Solution for the Holidays: Embracing Empathy, Values, and Spirit
The Communication Solution
34 minutes 41 seconds
1 year ago
Communication Solution for the Holidays: Embracing Empathy, Values, and Spirit
About this Episode
Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve.In this episode, we discuss the increasing stress associated with the holidays and explore how motivational interviewing can be differentiated from healthy communication in managing this stress. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning one's behavior with personal values and employing empathy to reduce familial tensions. We also touch upon the ethical considerations of trying to change family members' behaviors and the significance of maintaining holiday rituals and joy.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Impact of Stress During Holidays: Discussion on the increasing stress levels during the holiday season and its effects on relationships.
Motivational Interviewing vs. Healthy Communication: Differentiating between motivational interviewing techniques and general healthy communication practices.
The Role of Brain Science in Communication: Exploring how understanding brain science can improve communication, especially under stress.
Aligning Behavior with Values: The importance of aligning one's behavior with personal values during the stressful holiday season.
Empathy in Family Dynamics: Strategies for employing empathy to reduce tension and improve engagement within family interactions.
Ethical Considerations in Changing Family Dynamics: Ethical implications of attempting to change family members' behaviors to align with personal desires.
The Importance of Celebrating Rituals and Joy: A discussion on the significance of maintaining rituals and finding joy in holiday traditions.
Navigating Expectations and Boundaries: How to manage expectations and maintain healthy boundaries with family and friends during the holidays.
The Spirit of the Holiday Season Beyond Clinical Tools: Reflecting on the essence of the holiday spirit beyond just clinical communication strategies.
Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and personal growth in improving communication and relationships.
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Transcribe
Hello and welcome to the communication solution podcast with Casey Jackson and John Gilbert. I'm your host, Danielle Cantin. Here at the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change, otherwise known as IFIOC, we love to talk about communication. We love to talk about solutions and we love to talk about providing measurable results for individuals, organizations, and the communities they serve.
Welcome to the communication solution.
Hey, welcome everyone. This is Danielle Cantin. I am facilitating the communication solution podcast with Casey Jackson and John Gilbert. Hi guys. Hey. Hey, hey, thanks so much for joining us today. I've got a fun topic for us to discuss. The holidays are upon us, and it seems like it starts earlier and earlier every year.
And I'm just curious as I'm starting to interact more and more with friends and family.
The Communication Solution
The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
