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Course 101Principles of Communication

As humans, why do we go out of our way to speak to one another? What is the point? Why does it often feel so difficult to connect with someone else and feel truly understood? Almost everyone, on one level or another, struggles with communication. The truth is, it doesn’t have to be so strenuous. _Principles of Communication_ breaks down how to make person-to-person connection easier as it relates to how we feel and what we need.

15 hours

Men/Women segregated

Men and women take this course separately to reduce fear of judgement by one more dimension.

Session 1: Course Kickoff
  • Introductions. Get to know each other and set the tone for the course.
  • Reading Discussion: Chapters 1–3
  • Group Discussion
3 hours
Session 2: Identifying and Expressing Feelings
  • Reading Discussion: Chapters 4-5
  • Presentation: Useful vs. Useless Attitudes for Meeting People
  • Group Discussion
3 hours
Session 3: Owning Feelings and Requesting From Others
  • Reading Discussion: Chapters 6-7
  • Presentation: Insecurity Audit
  • Group Discussion
3 hours
Session 4: Expressing Anger
  • Reading Discussion: Chapter 10
  • Activity: Message in a Bottle
  • Group Discussion
3 hours
Session 5: Working Through Conflict
  • Reading Discussion: Chapter 11
  • Presentation: Recognizing Defensive Communication Habits and Emotional Triggers
  • Group Discussion
3 hours