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What are some communication techniques for talking to parents, caregivers, adults, and mentors, and how can I use compassion and empathy to transform my relationships?

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Some communication techniques are
-Being prepared to listen to what the person is saying.

-Paying attention.

-Showing them you are listening.

-Speak to them in a clear, respectful and considerate way.

-Address concerns with a problem-solving approach.


Some ways to use compassion and empathy to transform relationships are

-Making listening a priority. To want to connect with someone’s feelings you have to recognize what they are feeling.

-Make yourself vulnerable. Allow yourself to fully take in another’s persons emotion to enhance your relationships.

-Focus on similarities. You can understand the feelings of a individual’s perspective by looking for similarities. Identify what connections may already exist. Under the connections to light up the conversation.
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