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    Communication Skills Counseling

    Communication Skills Counseling

    Effective communication is one of the most common needs clients express when seeking help in psychotherapy or coaching. At CriticalPath Counseling, we teach research-backed skills that can enhance your communication abilities.

    Relationship challenges are a part of life that everyone faces, regardless of how skilled they may be. These difficulties often lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness, creating stress in daily life. If you’re experiencing any of the following, Communication Skills Counseling can help:

    • Feeling unheard or unrecognized
    • Frustration in articulating your desires
    • Reacting impulsively instead of responding thoughtfully
    • Anxiety or dread when asked for your opinion
    • Struggling to achieve desired outcomes in conversations

    At CriticalPath Counseling, we understand that relationship issues don’t necessarily indicate a mental health problem. However, research suggests that effective interpersonal communication requires specific skills and strategies that many people have not learned. The good news is that you can acquire these skills through Communication Skills Counseling.

    Understanding the Challenge: Even those with strong interpersonal skills may struggle to use them in high-stress situations. Emotional arousal can impair cognitive function and communication, leading to misunderstandings and invalidation. Often, relationship difficulties arise from a lack of a clear strategy for engaging with others, especially complex individuals.

    Training for Success

    At CriticalPath Counseling, we offer evidence-based communication counseling through individual therapy and educational workshops. Our approach incorporates empirically supported tools in:

    • Emotion Regulation
    • Distress Tolerance
    • Mindfulness
    • Interpersonal Effectiveness

    These tools will help you quickly identify the root of your communication struggles and teach you effective language and tactics to improve your interactions in both personal and professional settings.

    What You Will Learn:

    You will acquire specific techniques tailored to your unique circumstances, using real-world examples from our experience to help you:

    • Validate others even when you disagree
    • Create warmth and empathy in tough conversations
    • Communicate effectively with your boss
    • Engage positively with your children
    • Foster respect and love with your spouse
    • Deliver feedback gently and constructively
    • Navigate complex discussions with family or colleagues
    • Think on your feet
    • Maintain an open, collaborative problem-solving style
    • Express your thoughts clearly and confidently
    • Build trust and credibility
    • Communicate in alignment with your values

    Ready to Improve Your Communication Skills?
    At CriticalPath Counseling, we provide practical strategies that work. Let us guide you in navigating your most important relationships with confidence and clarity.

    Call or Email Us Today

    Call or email us today to schedule an appointment.  You’ll be glad you did! Please call  (408) 893-4032 or email: melinda@criticalpathcounseling.com. Melinda has the expertise, tools and techniques to help you pinpoint what is going on in your specific situation.

    Ready To Schedule?

    Call:(408) 893-4032 Today

    EMAIL: mcarlisle@criticalpathcounseling.com

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    1570 The Alameda
    San Jose, CA 95126

    408-893-4032
    mcarlisle@criticalpathcounseling.com

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