4. Focus  List the ways that you communicate with other people.

5. Mrs. Couture 1991 Southwest Missouri State University Communication 101  You can NOT NOT communicate

7. Activity  Talk for one minute to the person across from you. The topic is my favorite things about SM North so far this year.  The listener is to practice POOR listening skills (within reason).  How did you feel?

8. Activity  Switch speaker and listener. Talk for one minute about how to improve SM North.  The listener this time is to practice GOOD listing skills.

9. The best way to communicate??  It is a two way street NOT a one way street!!!

10. The 3 C’s 1.Clear 2.Concise 3.Correct --“I” Messages-- NOT “you” messages It is not what you said but how you said it

11. Techniques 1.Reflective Listening-Repeat! “I hear you saying…”

12. Techniques 2. Clarifying-Ask questions to clarify. “Are you needing help with…”

13. Techniques 3. Encouraging-Be positive. “It seems you have thought things through.”

14. Techniques 4. Empathizing-Be aware. “I bet that is frustrating.”

15. Body Language Eye contact, clothing, gestures, Rolling eyes, Posture, Head nodding, arms folded?, distance from person, "fidgeting” touching, etc. 7% words used, 38 % by voice quality, and 55 % by the nonverbal communication.

16. 1. Unrealistic Expectations 2. Power Struggles 3. Prejudice/stereotypes

17. What are they “saying?” Picture #1

18. What are they “saying?” Picture #2

19. What are they “saying?” Picture #3

20. What are they “saying?”  Picture #4

21. What are they “saying?”  Picture #6

22. What are they “saying?”  Picture #7

23. What are they “saying?”  Picture #8

24. What are they “saying?”  Picture #9

25. What are they “saying?”  Picture #10

26. What type of person goes to these schools?  Blue Valley West  SM East  SM Northwest  Louisburg  SM North

27. A bond or connection between people

28. Traits of Healthy Relationships 1.Cooperation 2.Compromise 3.Respect 4.Acceptance 5.Honesty 6. Trustworthiness 7.Dependability 8.Empathy 9.Friendship 10.Loyalty

29. I love my family!

30. 1.Moving 2.Money 3.Illness/Disability 4.Divorce 5.Substance Abuse

31. 6.Violence- Abuse: Physical or Mental 7. Growing family

32. 1.Mediation 2.Support Groups 3.Psychological Counseling 4.Communication and Compassion

33. Relationships in trouble  bullying  Sexual harassment  Violence and rape  Toxic relationships

34. Bullying and the internet

35. What to do about a bully?

36. How to handle sexual assault

37. Myths vs. Reality MythReality Only young beautiful people are rapped People of all ages are rapped Males are never rapped 1 in 10 victims of rape are male Rape is an act of sex Rape is about power and control Most rapes are random acts 80% of rape victims know the attacker (only 30% of rapes are reported

38. Cycle of Violence Tension building Violent episode Honeymoon phase

39. What is a toxic relationship?