Session 4 Family Communication, Families Eating Together
Welcome Parent Speak Basics of Communication RECIPE to Good Nutrition Eating Together as a Family SMART Planning
Communication: Surprising Facts 90% of communication is nonverbal What does nonverbal communication look like? – Facial expressions – Gazing – Body movements – Touch – Interpersonal distance – Tone of voice
RECIPE for Good Communication (R)eflective Listening (E)ncouragement (C )ompromise and Cooperation (“I”) Messages (P)ractice (E)ngagement
(R)Reflective Listening Being Heard
(E)ncouragement Express appreciation
(C) ompromise and Cooperation Working together
(“I”) Messages Express your feelings
(P)ractice Practice makes it seem natural
(E)ngagement Paying attention
S M R A T Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic/Relevant Time Bound Plans