Journal Entries: Modules 5-7

Submit journals 4-6 covering modules 5-7. Instructions for each entry are found in the course syllabus.

Module Five/4th Journal EntryIdentify
someone with whom you have had a disagreement, difficulty or discomfort in the past. Hold a conversation with that person and discuss the issue using the supportive communication guidelines. Write up the results indicating which principles were used & how; and discussing what went well, what didn’t go well. What you can improve on?

Module Six/5th Journal EntryIdentify
a relationship and setting. Using the guidelines for developing power select four ways you will increase your power in this situation. Use both personal (2) and positional (2) sources of power.

Module Seven/6th Journal Entry
Think of several situations in which you are typically provoked to exhibit punishing behavior, which might include friends, family or co-workers. Examine these situations and:
Select one in which discipline/punishment is not working, describe the situation.
Using the guidelines for reprimand/redirect/reward (Figure 6.3) develop a plan to shape the other person’s behavior so you can begin rewarding positive actions.
Report on your results and if you feel you would be able to use this strategy in other situations.Report on the progress with your stress elimination plan.