Communication Print

Introduction to Communication
Purpose: To clarify what communication is and what makes it effective
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 20 to 30 minutes 
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Being a Good Listener
Purpose: To demonstrate the importance of being a good listener and to learn the skills needed to listen well.
Age Group: 13-18 years old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Body Language
Purpose: To learn what body language is (nonverbal communication) and how to use it.
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 25-35 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Bridges and Barriers
Purpose: To identify positive and negative ways of communicating
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: Session 1: 20 30 minutes; Session 2: 20 30 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Choosing Words Carefully
Purpose: To practice expressing thoughts and feelings through "I statements".
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 40-50 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Communicating Assertively
Purpose: To learn the difference between assertive, aggressive and passive behavior
Age: 13-18 years old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Communication Skills
Purpose: To get more practice in understanding the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication and to practice assertive communication skills
Age: 13-18 years old
Time: 30 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Giving Clear Directions
Purpose: To understand the importance of sending clear, accurate messages.
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Reflecting on Communication Skills
Purpose: To permit youth to reflect upon what they have learned about communication
Age group: 13-18 years old
Time: 30 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Programskills

Refusing What You Don't Want to Do
Purpose: To role-play assertive behaviors to refuse requests
Age Group: 13-18 year old
Time: 45-55 minute sessions (Session 1); 45-55 minutes (Session 2)
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Speaking Up For Yourself
Purpose: To role-play assertive ways that teens can ask for what they want or need.
Age Group: 13-18 year old
Time: 45-55 minutes (Session 1 ); 45-55 minutes (Session 2)
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Surveying Your Assertiveness
Purpose: To assess assertiveness
Age Group: 13-18 year old
Time: 30-40 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program

Using "I" Statements
Purpose:To give participants the opportunity to practice “I” statements and to experience the value of direct, honest communication
Age Group: 13-18 year old
Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program