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Effective Communication


Description


[This is a National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) course.]


This theme helps participants understand effective communication including both verbal and non-verbal language and describes how to use open communication with children. The importance of active listening skills and strategies to convey compassion and attunement are highlighted. This theme will also help participants recognize how to talk to children about difficult and/or sensitive issues with openness.


Course length: 90 minutes
Certificate: This course offers an attendance certificate only.

PLEASE NOTE - This course does not provide continuing education credits.

Content
  • Welcome
  • Emotions Check
  • Introduction
  • Key Content
  • What is Effective Communication with Children?
  • Video - Effective Communication with Children and Teens
  • Reflection Journal
  • Strategies for Caregivers
  • Having Sensitive Conversations
  • Video - Being Parallel to Allow for Effective Communication
  • Practicing Communication Over the Ages
  • Activity - Case Study Recap
  • Activity Recap
  • Reflection Journal
  • Closing
  • Wrap Up and Recommended Resources
  • Final Quiz
  • Conclusion
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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