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EffectiveEffective
CommunicaCommunicationtion
Deacon Jerry ClarkDeacon Jerry Clark
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Unity in MarriageUnity in Marriage
Pray WITH one anotherPray WITH one another
Pray FOR one anotherPray FOR one another
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
IntroductionIntroduction
Good Communication Fundamentals Key to a Solid Relationship
FIRST develop skills of openness, honesty and sensitivity
Secondly, and of equal importance, is to become an ACTIVE listener.
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
IntroductionIntroduction
Helps you work togetherResolves differencesDeepens the relationship
Good Communications:
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
IntroductionIntroductionYou Can’t Not Communicate
Words – 7% of what we communicate
How we say it – 38% Body Language – 55%
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
IntroductionIntroductionScreens and Filters
Our Attitudes & Expectations Are: Formed by our experiencesFamilies of originPrevious relationships
Different TemperamentsGender Differences in
CommunicationCan You Name Some?
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in ChristHow Do We How Do We
Communicate?Communicate?Levels of Communication
Functional Thoughts & Opinions/Wants &
Dreams
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Love LanguagesLove LanguagesWords of AffirmationQuality TimeGiftsActs of ServicePhysical Touch
Needs and Feelings
Butthere are
lots ofdialects!!
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
It’s Frequent It’s SpecificMust Be a Good ListenerVarious Levels-Functional,
Dreams, Needs & FeelingsAppropriately Timed It Fits Spouse’s StyleLove Languages
Good Communication in Good Communication in MarriageMarriage
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Effective CommunicationEffective Communication
Receive Messages OpenlySend Messages ClearlySend Messages CompletelySend Messages CongruentlyTake ResponsibilityRespect Each OtherRisk the Positive
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in ChristObstacles to Obstacles to
CommunicationCommunicationFearAnger and Hostility IndifferenceControlPoor Self-ImageDon’t Want to Solve Problems
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in ChristObstacles to Obstacles to
CommunicationCommunication
Crystal Ball Doormat Attack Missile Robot Traffic Circle Hot Line Crossword Puzzle Labeler Snob
Do any of the following attitudes apply to you or your fiancé?
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in ChristWhat About What About
Differences?Differences?Differences are Not to be taken
lightlyDifferences need not frighten youDifferences mean you must
communicate
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Managing ConflictManaging ConflictFighting fairFighting fair
Give Equal OpportunityStick to the IssueFinish the Fight (Discussion)Understand & be Understood
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Managing ConflictManaging ConflictThe Do’s of Fighting fairThe Do’s of Fighting fair
Admit when you’re wrongMake upMove on together
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Managing ConflictManaging ConflictThe Don’ts of Fighting fairThe Don’ts of Fighting fair
DominateDredge up the PastPostpone a DecisionResort to “Mud Slinging”Use Physical Violence
The Unifying Power of The Unifying Power of CommunicationCommunication
The Covenant …Marriage in Christ
Managing ConflictManaging ConflictThe Don’ts of Fighting fairThe Don’ts of Fighting fair
Use sex as a Source of PowerUse the Silent TreatmentAlways Give inMake a Scene
