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Communication Climate (6 patterns of behaviors in a relationship (strategy…
Communication Climate
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confirming messages are messages that demonstrate our value and worth from those with whom we have a relationship with
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most of us like to be in confirming messages because they foster emotional safety as well as personal and relational growth
positive spirals are when one partner's confirming message leads to a similar response from another person
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rather than evaluating another person, we might be more effective if we describe a concern
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when we respond others with neutrality we signal that we dismiss or are indifferent to their feelings
when we respond to situation with supportive communication behaviors, such as demonstrating empathy, we can create a cycle of supportiveness, rather than defensiveness
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provisional speech demonstrates open-mindedness and flexibility, a willingness to entertain ideas other than your own
effective interpersonal communicators also maintain the stability of their relationships by providing reassurance to their partners that they are involved and committed to their relationships