We look at the role of reflecting back, responding appropriately and taking a long-term view in healthy communications.
7. Reflect back what they have said
• say back to them what you think they are trying to express, particularly their feelings use some of their own words and phrases
8. Respond appropriately
• give guidance and reassurance
• they are likely to remember our words for years to come
9. Take a long-term view
• sometimes any meaningful communicationwith teenagers can be a big struggle
• difficulties are usually the result of a phase they're going through
• try to create the conditions for conversation to become easier, at mealtimes; spending time with them doing what they enjoy; using their love language
• if worried, seek professional help and/or medical support
Question: Role play with another adult. Have them share a typical teenage problem with you, and reflect back what they’ve said. Go back and forth for a few minutes, then switch. What was easy or hard about this?
We look at the role of reflecting back, responding appropriately and taking a long-term view in healthy communications.7. Reflect back what they have said
say back to them what you think they are trying to express, particularly their feelings use some of their own words and phrases
8. Respond appropriately
give guidance and reassurance
they are likely to remember our words for years to come
9. Take a long-term view
sometimes any meaningful communicationwith teenagers can be a big struggle
difficulties are usually the result of a phase they’re going through
try to create the conditions for conversation to become easier, at mealtimes; spending time with them doing what they enjoy; using their love language
if worried, seek professional help and/or medical support
Role play with another adult. Have them share a typical teenage problem with you, and reflect back what they’ve said. Go back and forth for a few minutes, then switch. What was easy or hard about this?
