Getting started

Over the weeks of the 10th March - 6 April you should reflect on your use of the interpersonal communication techniques that were covered in your recent Communication class.

When you are communicating with another person (either in or out of a massage context), pay attention to one of the following

1. Notice whether you are attending to the other party, and whether they are attending to you. What is the difference between a conversation which is being attended to, and one which is not?
   
   
2. Be aware of your use of open & closed questions in your conversation. Notice the types of responses that you get when you use a particular type of questioning technique.

You should continue to apply this exercise in your life until you understand the appropriate times to use these techniques, and you feel that your use of the techniques is natural.