B. THRIVE Supplemental Modules

Healthy Communication: The Art of Connecting


Description
This supplemental parent-education module is intended to provide support to parents or caregivers as they build on their communication strategies to help them establish healthy connections with their children and nurture the parent-child relationship.
Content
  • Session One: Welcome and Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Consent Form
  • Demographics
  • Session Two: You as a Communicator
  • The Effects of Healthy Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Levels of Messaging
  • Understanding Yourself as a Communicator
  • Session Summary
  • Session Three: The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Communication
  • Parenting Styles and Communication
  • Authoritative Parenting
  • Session Four: Communicating Effectively as a Parent
  • Communication Strategies
  • Complaints Versus Criticisms
  • Active Listening
  • Positive Non-verbal Language
  • Fighting Fairly
  • Session Five: Fostering Open Communication with Children
  • Communication in Action
  • Daily Check-ins
  • Family Activities
  • Family Meetings
  • Session Six: Conclusion
  • Back to the Beginning
  • Tell Us What You Think
  • Congratulations
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever