I’ve been writing about the relationship between my father and I he struggles with addiction and we have a really bad relationship I’m hoping one day that will
improve. We are both really hot headed so communication isn’t the best. If you need to ask any questions please do.
Develop and organize your paper with a strong introduction, body (discussing the prompts below), and conclusion. Your paper should not just list and answer
the questions below.
Incorporate at least 2 terms from the chapter. Highlight or bold the concepts for credit.
To get an idea, think about 1-2 paragraphs of each chapter.
Self/Culture.How does your self-concept and self-esteem influence your interaction with this person.
How can the relationship be better based on your awareness?
Describe the relationship stage you are in with this person Explain why you think you are in that stage. Is this were you want to be? If so explain. If not, explain
what stage you want to be in and why.
How can you use the concept of perception check to improve this relationship. Give examples to explain and justify.
How can you increase verbal communication effectiveness and decrease verbal miscommunication with this person. Identify specific concepts and action
step you would take to improve.
How can you increase nonverbal communication effectiveness and decrease nonverbal miscommunication with this person. Identify specific concepts and
action step you would take to improve.
What will you do to be a better listener to this other person? What can you do to ensure they listen to you?
How can you manage your emotions during high stress times with this other person? How can you use your emotions effectively.
Describe specific ways you can increase supportive and confirming messages with this person.
Conflict is inevitable and necessary. What can you do to ensure conflict is manage effectively with this other person?
What will you do to balance power? How would you communicate misuses of power with this other person. Come up with a reasonable plan.