Communicate For A Change
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Hosted By Your Community
Build better relationships with this six-session guided group experience that you can host anytime, anywhere. You will learn how to improve communication skills and strengthen connections in your life.
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What To Expect
Learn communication skills and practice them with others.
Research consistently shows that the quality and connection of our relationships are the most important factors in life change and growth. In this course, Gary Sweeten teaches four simple relational skills that lead to a profound change in our lives and relationships. It may come as a surprise, but these skills center around listening instead of speaking.
This course draws on concepts and skills taught to counselors and therapists to teach you how to listen effectively, creating relationships where people feel safe, connected, and able to thrive.
The course includes on-demand videos for flexible learning, a companion workbook to deepen understanding and reflection, and guided group sessions where you can practice the skills in real time. These elements work together to help you develop and apply these relational skills effectively in your everyday life.
How To Make The Most Of The Course
Bring a Group Together
Grab a friend, partner, or peer group to join you in this journey of relational growth.
Meet in Person or Online
Sessions are flexible and work well in person or virtually.
Choose Your Space
Host in a cozy home, a meeting room, or anywhere your group feels comfortable.
Hosting is Easy!
With the host guide in hand and a video ready to play, anyone can host! The teaching is delivered by expert-led videos that participants can watch on their own as prework, so everyone arrives ready. During group meetings, simply press play on the facilitation videos, and they will walk you through each exercise, breakout session, and group discussion.
Course Content
Communicate For A Change
Welcome / Communication Barriers
Genuineness
Warm Kindness
Empathic Listening
Respect
Launching Listeners
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
To make the most of your Communicate for a Change experience, create a welcoming environment for your group, whether in person or online. Plan six 90-minute weekly sessions, with optional extra time for connection before or after. Each session introduces a new skill, giving participants time to practice between meetings. Hosting is simple—just follow the guide and press play on the videos.
All costs are covered in the enrollment fee. There are no additional costs for a church or organization. The host guide, group facilitation videos, and support and promotional material are all included.
There are two registration options available for your group. The host can register the entire group at one time by selecting the expected number of participants on the checkout page and completing the payment. After the purchase, the host receives a group-specific invitation link to share with all participants. Each participant, including the host, must register using this link to gain individual access to the course and materials. Alternatively, each participant can register separately on their own. Once registered, participants will have access to all course materials, the host guide, support, and promotional resources.