What is the theory behind this Looking after your mental health worksheet?
Basic survival requires the ability to communicate. It makes it possible for people to identify their needs and ask for them, which may lead to greater self-efficacy. Violence and destructive behaviour are less common when self-efficacy is higher. The worksheet is based on the techniques of Cognitive behaviour therapy.
How will the worksheet help?
Communication is the active process of sending, receiving, and interpreting information. This interaction takes place through the exchange of verbal and nonverbalverbal communication. This worksheet helps clients in learning communication skills and making them aware of the importance of communication skills.
How to use the worksheet?
The worksheet can be used by therapists with kid, teen or adult clients. Therapists can use this worksheet with clients during sessions to teach them effective communication skills.
Learning about Communication Worksheet – For kids teens and adults
Effective communication is necessary for all ages. These are the 6 points that are necessary to communicate effectively.
Maintaining Eye contact When we give someone our full attention while they are speaking, we look at them. We are reminded to focus on what someone is saying when we look at them, and we can learn more by observing their body language and facial expressions. |
| Be Respectful when talking When you talk, consider the messages that your voice’s various tones and volumes send to the audience. What does it mean to speak in a polite manner? To find out, try varying your vocal timbre and words. |
Active Listening Hearing what people are saying is easy, but active listening requires work. Active listening requires setting aside your own thoughts in order to fully understand what someone is saying to you, as opposed to thinking about how you are feeling at the time or what you want to say next. |
Be open-minded Sometimes, we can approach a conversation believing we already know everything. But frequently, when we listen to others and have an open mind, we learn far more than we initially thought. Respectful communication requires an open mind, which is an essential component. |
Empathy/ being kind hearted We are all on different paths in life and we all make mistakes. You can still be kind to someone, even if you disagree with what they’ve said or done. You may be honest and voice your opinions without being harsh. It takes a good heart and empathy to do this. |
Being patience When we are patient, we give ourselves and others the time we need to convey our thoughts. Your breath might serve as a gentle reminder to pause and consider how crucial it is to communicate with patience. To listen, understand, and share takes time. Both to ourselves and to others, patience is a gift. |
References
Communication skills for kids {Free Printable}. (2017, November 16). Moments A Day. https://www.momentsaday.com/communication-skills-for-kids-free-printable/
Miller, K., BA, & CAPP. (2020, March 31). 39 communication games and activities for kids and students. PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/communication-activities-adults-students/
VB Munteanu. (n.d.). Communication skills in psychology. NEW TRENDS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 3(2), 24.
You can download this worksheet here.