Intentional Communication Tamarah L. Gehlen LMFT LADC

in·ten·tion·al in ˈ ten(t)SH( ə )n( ə )l/ adjective: intentional - done on purpose; deliberate. in·ten·tion·al in ˈ ten(t)SH( ə )n( ə )l/ adjective: intentional - done on purpose; deliberate.

com·mu·ni·ca·tion com·mu·ni·ca·tion k ə ˌ myoon ə ˈ k ā SH( ə )n/: 1.the imparting or exchanging of information or news. 2.means of connection between people or places com·mu·ni·ca·tion com·mu·ni·ca·tion k ə ˌ myoon ə ˈ k ā SH( ə )n/: 1.the imparting or exchanging of information or news. 2.means of connection between people or places

Why take time to piece together intentions and how we communicate? What role does this play in the supervisory relationship? What components are vital? What components are helpful? Are there components that we need to be watchful of or that need to intentionally not be part of the supervision relationship?

Communication is how we connect to ourselves and others, and in our current society we are in a contradictory time in regards to communication

Do both these pictures speak to communication? Why or why not?

Things to be aware of… We must be comfortable & confident in our inner environment before we can positively impact our outer environment

1.) How do you feel about you (what are the messages you send yourself?) 2.) How are you viewing your situation? 3.) Are you actively listening, or listening to respond? 4.) What is the goal/intention? 5.) How can you communicate inclusively & purposefully minded (empathy) 6.) I, You, We 7.) Check in & Clarify 8.) Gratitude COMPONENTS OF INTENTIONAL COMMUNICATION

“People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

David Horsager, The Trust Edge Book - 8 Pillars of Trust - Simple Strategies that work across all relationships and work fields - We’ve reframed and used in treatment centers to note and promote interpersonal progress in clients “The 8 C’s ” - 8 Pillars of Trust - Simple Strategies that work across all relationships and work fields - We’ve reframed and used in treatment centers to note and promote interpersonal progress in clients “The 8 C’s ”

The 8 Pillars of Trust by David Horsager - CLARITY People trust the clear and mistrust the ambiguous. - COMPASSION People put faith in those who care beyond themselves. - CHARACTER People notice those who do what is right over what is easy. - COMPETENCY People have confidence in those who stay fresh, relevant, & capable. - CLARITY People trust the clear and mistrust the ambiguous. - COMPASSION People put faith in those who care beyond themselves. - CHARACTER People notice those who do what is right over what is easy. - COMPETENCY People have confidence in those who stay fresh, relevant, & capable. - COMMITMENT People believe in those who stand through adversity. - CONNECTION People want to follow, buy from and be around friends. - CONTRIBUTION People immediately respond to results. - CONSISTENCY People love to see the little things done consistently

Remember : Our intentions create our realities, but only if we follow through…

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