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Planning a Conversation: say the hard thing well

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Donna Bottomley - Psychotherapist, MBABCP accredited, 10+ years in CBT and EMDR

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HIPAA & GDPR Compliant

When you need to have an important conversation, it’s helpful to plan ahead so you can communicate your feelings and needs clearly. This journal helps you focus on expressing yourself effectively which is the key to resolving conflict.

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What does the Planning A Conversation Journal cover?

  1. The situation or issue you want to discuss
  2. How it makes you feel, using I statements
  3. What you need from the other person
  4. What they might need or want
  5. What you must have and where you can compromise
  6. A simple action plan for the conversation

Who is this Planning A Conversation Journal for?

Helpful if you: 

😬 Are dreading an important conversation 

🗣️ Want to say what you need without it turning into a row 

🤝 Are trying to resolve a conflict 

 

For therapists: 

Assign Planning a Conversation when a client has a difficult conversation ahead. Review the plan together and rehearse it in session before they have it, then follow up on how it went. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.

Dr Harriet Mellotte

Dr Harriet Mellotte

Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP

“Offload is a fantastic resource for both clients and therapists. The world of CBT has been lacking an app which enables the sharing of CBT worksheets and homework tasks between clients and therapists, but Offload completely does this, making the service we offer more professional and the benefits to clients greater.”

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