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How to Communicate Better with Your Family By Shari, RN

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How to Communicate Better

with Your Family

By Shari, RN

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Quotes about Communication

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O “To effectively communicate, we must realize

that we are all different in the way we perceive

the world and use this understanding as a

guide to our communication with others.”

– Anthony Robbins

O “The single biggest problem in communication

is the illusion that it has taken place.”

– George Bernard Shaw

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How to Get Along Better with

Your Family

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O Relationships get more complicated as people

mature and their roles in the family change.

O Children and teens naturally see things

differently than adults, and adults above 65

see things differently than young or middle-

aged adults.

O Changing hormones in the body at different

ages can also make people more moody.

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O Disagreements in families can

happen often, and you may never

know why reactions are so intense.

O Sometimes people are very

emotional when they want to have

more independence or more

respect.

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Does it seem like you argue too much?

Some common things families argue about

include:

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Use of the car, television, phone or computer

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Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Misunderstandings

O Jumping to conclusions, poor

communication, and general

misunderstandings can lead

to bickering and fighting.

O Try to find out what the

person really meant to say.

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Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Chores and Housework

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Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Choosing

friends, music,

clothes,

hairstyle…. or

your lifestyle

Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Future plans or goals

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Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Discussion:

O Why do you think the people you live with want

to know where you are and who you are with?

O Why do people care how you dress or how you

look?

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Family Problems

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O Divorce, remarriage, or moving, illnesses, or other changes be very difficult to cope with.

O Losing a job or not having enough money can be a big stress in families.

Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Pressure

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If you feel like your family

puts too much pressure on

you, or has expectations for

you that are too high, it can

also cause a lot of stress.

Discussion: Give an example from your life

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Conflict, arguing or fighting at home is

hard for everyone.

But, even if you are frustrated, it is

important to get along with your family if

you plan to keep living together.

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OHere are a few tips to help you get along :

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O Be honest with each other

O Avoid name-calling (even nicknames can seem disrespectful)

O Try to give any criticism in a positive way (helpful feedback, not complaints)

O Share time with your family – It is valuable

O Try to get along better so your home can be less stressful

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Remember who they are.

O No matter how much you disagree, it is

important to remember that your family

members deserve to be respected.

O You don't have to agree with them, but

respect their position as people who care

about you and want your life to be good.

O Try to listen to the people you trust instead of

making hasty decisions.

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Try and see it from their point of view.

O Instead of thinking of people as “controlling,” “overprotective” or “annoying,” when they give you advice, think of them as simply trying to keep you safe and healthy.

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Talk it out.

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O Instead of yelling, screaming, and storming off, try to have a civilized talk.

O This means telling your side of the story and listening to theirs.

O If you communicate calmly instead of yelling and screaming, misunderstandings are less likely.

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Earn Respect.

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O Another way you can get

along with your family is to

earn their respect.

O When you behave

responsibly, people in your

family are more likely to

respect and trust you.

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More Quotes

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O “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.”

- Anthony Robbins

O “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” – Epictetus

O “Speak when you are angry – and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret. “

– Dr. Lawrence J. Peter

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O Your relationships are

very important during

recovery

O Even when it is hard to

get along, use your

communication skills

and listening skills

O Help keep your home life

as calm and happy as

possible

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References

O Adapted from Improving Your World website.

(2009). How to get along with your parents.

Retrieved 1-20-10 from http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/

how_to_get_along_with_your_parents_003437.html

O Developed by Shari RN, Edited by Mary RN. Revised 4-30-15.

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