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Communication and Relationship Skills Resources

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DPSN offers workshops that can help:

• Positive Communication to End Power Struggles and Encourage Cooperation
• Positive Relationships in Families: Stop the Squabbles and Keep the Peace
• Why Can’t We Just Get Along? Reduce Family Conflicts and Sibling Rivalry

Check the Workshops page to see what workshops are being offered at this time.

For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.

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General Resources

• Articles
• Books
• Websites

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Specific Topics

• Active Listening
• Five Love Languages
• Helping Children Express Emotions

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• How to Give Kids Effective Instructions— Child Mind Institute


• How to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Children and Teens by Understanding Their Unique Brain Chemistry—Hey Sigmund


• The Power of Positive Adult Child Relationships: Connection is the Key— Dr. Jean Clinton, McMaster University


• Put the Phone Down: Don't Forget about Family on Family Day—DPSN, Orangeville Banner


• 6 Communication Tips for Parents Who Are Tired of Fighting with Their Kids—Alyson Schafer, HuffPost


• Teach "I" Messages to Kids—Alyson Schafer

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Websites

• The Family Dinner Project

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Active Listening

• Active Listening—a short video that can help you master this skill

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The Five Love Languages

• The Five Love Languages—a great charge with how to communicate with each love language and what actions you can take


• The Five Love Languages Explained—a more detailed overview of the five love languages.

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Help Your Child Express Emotions

• Helping Kids Identify and Express Emotions: kidshelpline Australia`


• Emotion Wheel—for older kids

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* Please note that these links are shared for information purposes only and the sharing of this information should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation on the part of Dufferin Parent Support Network.