Communication Issues:
The 4 Communication Stages

The Four Communication Stages

Stage 1: Creating a Safe Space

We begin by building a calm, judgment-free environment where your child can look at issues, share how they feel, identify challenges, and explore new ways to approach them.

Stage 2: Practicing with the Parent-Partner

They learn to communicate these new perspectives within the family first, usually with you, their Parent-Partner. We start through short emails, then expand to practicing these skills with others such as teachers, managers, or academic advisors.

Stage 3: Real-World Application

This is where your child begins making phone calls, first to people they already know and later to those they do not, such as a school bookstore or receptionist for an appointment. Together, we plan and practice what to say or what to leave on voicemail until it feels natural.

Stage 4: Dynamic Communication

This is a profound stage that only comes once the first three are solid. Here, your child communicates directly, often with you, about challenging issues in a caring, meaningful way that leads to calmer reactions in stressful situations.

All of these stages help your child learn to speak their truth with wisdom, kindness, and clarity.