- Family Member: [Name of the family member you are reflecting on]
- Rate how well you and this person communicate (1–10): [Choose a number from 1 to 10 that reflects your communication quality]
- Why did you choose this number? [Explain your rating — for example, “We talk often but rarely listen deeply” or “We get along well and resolve conflicts calmly.”]
- What usually leads to an argument with this person? [Identify common triggers — e.g., “Different opinions about chores,” “Interrupting each other,” or “Unmet expectations.”]
- What is something this person does that makes it hard to communicate with them? [Describe specific behaviors — e.g., “They raise their voice when upset,” “They don’t make eye contact,” or “They dismiss my feelings.”]
- What do you wish they would do differently in how they communicate with you? [State desired changes — e.g., “I wish they would ask how I feel before giving advice,” or “I want them to wait until I finish speaking.”]
- What can you say to get them to start communicating differently with you? [Suggest a direct, respectful phrase — e.g., “Can we talk without interrupting each other?” or “I’d appreciate it if you listened first before responding.”]
- What do you think you need to do differently to improve communication? [Reflect on your own actions — e.g., “I need to speak calmly instead of yelling,” “I should check in more often,” or “I’ll try to be less defensive.”]
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