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    Improving Family Communication: 16 FHE Lessons on Christlike Communication
    Improving Family Communication: 16 FHE Lessons on Christlike Communication
    Improving Family Communication: 16 FHE Lessons on Christlike Communication
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    Improving Family Communication: 16 FHE Lessons on Christlike Communication

    By Rebecca Irvine

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    What if your family could learn healthy interpersonal communication skills during family home evening?

    Improving Family Communication provides parents with 16 fast and easy FHE lessons designed to help build practical, Christ-like communication skills in the home, covering such subjects as active listening, conflict management, emotional intelligence, and self-worth. Each lesson includes a scripture, an activity, discussion questions, adaptations for little ones, and more. Whether you’re looking to improve communication with your spouse, navigate the terrible twos, or connect on a deeper level with your teens, this book delivers simple, practical, proven techniques for building healthy relationships.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRebecca Irvine
    Release dateMay 17, 2018
    ISBN9781732374706
    Improving Family Communication: 16 FHE Lessons on Christlike Communication
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    Rebecca Irvine

    Rebecca Irvine is a graduate of Brigham Young University where she earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communications. She worked for over 15 years as a marketing research analyst for various ad agencies and PR firms. In addition to a love of writing, Irvine followed in her father's footsteps and became a college professor, currently teaching communication courses at Benedictine University and Scottsdale Community College. Rebecca is married and the mother of three fabulous kids. Reading, blogging (rebeccairvine.blogspot.com), and going to Zumba class are some of her favorite hobbies. Works by Irvine include MTC at Home (Covenant 2014), Follow the Prophets (Covenant 2013), Adventures with the Word of God (Horizon/CFI 2008) and Family Home Evening Adventures (Horizon/CFI 2009).

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      Improving Family Communication - Rebecca Irvine

      IMPROVING FAMILY

      COMMUNICATION:

      16 FHE Lessons on

      Christlike Communication

      Rebecca Irvine

      Published by Chetnole House Publishing, LLC at Smashwords

      www.ChetnoleHouse.com

      ISBN-10: 1-7323747-0-8

      ISBN-13: 978-1-7323747-0-6

      Copyright 2018 Rebecca Irvine

      Ebook edition

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior permission of the publisher, except in case of brief passages embodied in reviews and articles.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only and may not be resold or given away to other people. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials. Your support of the author's rights and hard work is appreciated.

      Interior design by Rebecca Irvine

      Cover art by Jeffry Byrd

      Cover design by Rebecca Irvine

      "Communication Skills are essential for a healthy, happy life, yet in today’s digital world, they easily fall by the wayside. Improving Family Communication is the program that will make the difference! Focusing on 16 elements of communication, including such vital components as self-worth, mental health, active listening, emotional intelligence, and forgiveness, this fun and powerful FHE program will teach your family to communicate, build healthy relationships, and live from the place of self-confidence, compassion, and charity!" -- Christina G. Hibbert, Psy. D.

      Improving Family Communication:

      16 FHE Lessons on

      Christlike Communication

      "Each [family member] must be willing to do his part to improve, since the family unit is the basic foundation of the Church. Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence" (Marvin J. Ashton) [1].

      Introduction

      Over the last thirty years new technology has completely changed the way we communicate. These days people are usually looking down at their cell phone to text, scroll, or swipe. As a result, face-to-face communication is slowly degenerating. The need for competent communicators in our homes and communities has never been greater.

      With the many challenges facing families, how can parents raise socially and emotionally intelligent children? It takes mindful modeling, self-restraint, and plenty of time. But teaching your child how to effectively communicate with others is a gift that can last a lifetime.

      Communication is the principal process through which families develop and maintain relationships that bring the greatest happiness in life. The purpose of this book is to encourage families to both discuss and practice healthy communication skills in the home. Lessons in Improving Family Communication are rooted in gospel principles taught in the scriptures and by latter-day prophets.

      Abbreviations:

      BD = Bible Dictionary

      CS = Children’s Songbook

      FHERB = Family Home Evening Resource Book

      MD = Mormon Doctrine

      GT = Gospel Topics as listed on lds.org

      Table of Contents

      Bonus Lesson: Purpose of Families

      Lesson 1: Self-Concept

      Lesson 2: Self-Worth

      Lesson 3: Emotional Intelligence

      Lesson 4: Nonverbal Communication

      Lesson 5: Eye Contact

      Lesson 6: Verbal Communication

      Lesson 7: I-Statements

      Lesson 8: Civility

      Lesson 9: Cooperation

      Lesson 10: Conflict Management

      Lesson 11: Apologies

      Lesson 12: Forgiveness

      Lesson 13: Relationship Maintenance

      Lesson 14: Active Listening

      Lesson 15: Praying with Faith

      Lesson 16: Mental Health

      Endnotes

      Bonus Lesson: The Purpose of Families

      Purpose: To teach family members the value and purpose of families.

      Scripture: "We . . . solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the

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