HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS
Creating Deeper Connections
Choosing the right words and delivery can make or break an opportunity for connection. This mini course has been designed without all the fluff and only the stuff. You will be able to implement tools and strategies right away.
ENROLL TODAY FOR ONLY $47!THE COST OF POOR COMMUNICATION
How calm are you when you speak?
You tend to speak before you think, regretting it later.
Reacting emotionally is a common experience people have when their mindful communication skills are underdeveloped. It's not your fault, it's a skill that often isn't taught explicitly in school or the workplace.
Painful misunderstandings lead to hurt feelings.
You often find that what you meant to say isn't what others heard. This misunderstanding leads to confusion, conflicts, and often put a strain on your relationships.
Struggling to express yourself clearly and effectively
You have difficulty articulating your thoughts and feelings clearly, leading to frustration and a sense that you're not being understood or appreciated.
Poor listening habits are often unconscious behaviors
You catch yourself formulating responses in your head instead of truly listening to what the other person is saying, missing key information and emotional cues.
COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS
Take a Sneak Peak Inside
Below you can watch a snippet of my teaching style and the types of things we will cover inside this mini course. If the topics and teaching style resonates with you, great! If not, no problem. I hope you find a teacher who better fits your learning style!
Here's what you'll learn
By the End of the Course
You Will Be Able to:
01
Understand the how to best deliver your message clearly.
02
Navigate through communication barriers and know when to strategically stop conversations.
03
Discover how words shape reality and learn to use language that connects and resonates with others.
04
Uncover the hidden messages in body language and how to align your message coherently.
05
Identify diverse listening styles and implement mindful listening strategies for connection.
06
Share your thoughts and emotions without unconsciously projecting onto the other person.
mini course | self paced
Communication Essentials
Become a mindful communicator through the Communication Essentials course. This mini course offers a practical approach to overcoming common communication mistakes. Each module you'll learn more about navigating the nuances of interpersonal communication with confidence and clarity.
Evidence Based
The tools and strategies in this course are grounded in social science, interpersonal communication, and mindfulness research.
Application Activities
You'll be given activities at the end of each module to give you opportunities to practice your new communication skills.
Lifetime Access
This is a course you will be able to revisit again and again. No memberships, no renewal fees. It's yours to keep!
Here's what you'll learn
Everything You Need to
Communicate with Clarity
MODULE 01
The Communication Process
In this section, you will learn the fundamentals of communication, introducing you to its core elements and models of interpersonal interaction.
MODULE 02
Overcoming Barriers to Understanding
Knowing the barriers to connection is half the battle. We will discuss how things like culture and trauma impact the way we communicate with others.
MODULE 03
Power of Language
Becoming aware of how your word choice impacts your delivery is crucial. We will discuss methods to choosing your words more mindfully.
MODULE 04
Nonverbal Communication Impacts
Use mindfulness to interpret hidden messages in nonverbal communication. We will also discuss aligning your nonverbal and verbal communication for more clarity.
MODULE 05
Listening Styles & Responses
Understanding when different listening styles are appropriate can enhance connection. Recognizing the needs of others can help you respond more mindfully.
MODULE 06
Expressing Without Projecting
Learn how to express your thoughts and emotions without projecting onto the other person. Taking accountability while also keeping the door open for connection.
How does this sound?
After this course you will...
- Express your emotions and needs in a way that cultivates connection
- Reprogram old beliefs about communication that are keeping you stuck in your life
- Create a deeper trust in your relationships (even the one with yourself)
- Help you to make better decisions with your new ability to see things from multiple perspectives
- Not take people's poor communication skills personally
- Be able to mindfully listen with patience and compassion
- Have the confidence to move about the world as your authentic self
YOU DESERVE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
The missing piece to healthier, deeper relationships.
From my experience, I think it is safe to assume you have not had any formal training on how to communicate mindfully. Most people learn how to communicate based on what their caregivers told them and showed them in their household. You then unconsciously carry these ideas and patterns into your adult relationships. The most common challenges I hear about interpersonal communication are:
- Feeling like people misunderstand what you are really trying to say
- Having the words come out "wrong" and regret trying to explain yourself in the first place
- Thinking people are born "good" communicators and you're not one of them
- Worried about doing more damage if I speak up, easier to say nothing
I understand, I used to feel the same way about communicating in relationships. My communications swung between anxiously passive and aggressive dictator. There was no middle ground for me.
It wasn't until I learned how to...
implement basic of interpersonal communication skills. After some practice, I began to have more meaningful connections in my life. Humans are rather predictable (including you and I), we are all generally looking for the same things:
- To be seen, validated
- To be appreciated, valued
- To be accepted, loved
- To feel safe, secure
You cannot have these things if you are unable to communicate clearly and confidently in your relationships. Whether it be with your partner, your kids, your friends, your coworkers...many of the core issues are the same.
I hope you'll take the time to invest in yourself. Mastering these Communication Essentials is the gateway to more meaningful relationships and connections in your life. After all, your relationships are limited by your ability to mindfully communicate.
I Want to Be a Mindful Communicator!something to consider
How Do I Know if the Course is For Me?
This is for you if:
- You want to avoid common communication mistakes in relationships.
- You want to speak with more clarity and confidence at work and at home.
- You want to increase your ability to share your emotions in a way that creates connection.
- You are ready to not only learn the techniques, but practice them too!
This is NOT for you if:
- You are not ready to take accountability for your emotions, thoughts, and actions.
- You are not ready for more connection and healthier relationships.
- You are not ready to do the work it will take to reprogram your mind to communicate more mindfully.
Course Syllabus
Course Overview
module 01
The Communication Process
In this section, you will learn the fundamentals of communication, introducing you to its core elements and models of interpersonal interaction.
MODULE 02
Overcoming Barriers to Understanding
Knowing the barriers to connection is half the battle. We will discuss how things like culture and trauma impact the way we communicate with others.
MODULE 03
Power of Language
Becoming aware of how your word choice impacts your delivery is crucial. There is tons of power behind our words. We will discuss methods to choosing your words more mindfully and noticing the word choice of others as well.
MODULE 04
Nonverbal Communication Impacts
Use mindfulness to interpret hidden messages in nonverbal communication. We will also discuss aligning your nonverbal and verbal communication for more clarity.
MODULE 05
Listening Styles
& Responses
Understanding when different listening styles are appropriate can enhance connection. Recognizing the needs of others can help you respond more mindfully.
MODULE 06
Expressing Without Projecting
Learn how to express your thoughts and emotions without projecting onto the other person. Taking accountability while also keeping the door open for connection.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Melanie Whitney
Melanie Whitney has been a Communication Studies Professor for over a decade, teaching students how to mindfully communicate in their relationships. In 2018, she started the Institute For Empowerment, creating training and coaching programs for mindful living and leadership. Melanie’s work has taken her work around the world – speaking on stages for TEDx, LinkedIn, and the United States military. Her mission is to teach people how to integrate more mindfulness into their communication and mindset so they can enjoy healthier relationships.
Unique Experience
- Interpersonal Communication Professor
- Trauma Informed Based Teachings
- Mindful Meditation Teacher
