Empowering families affected by psychosis

Using effective communication skills can help you develop and maintain better relationships with your relative. Clear communication can help you handle conflict and de-escalate a crisis situation. Although improved communication may not solve all problems, it can make the relationship and living situation less stressful.

Some benefits of improving communication may include:

better chances of hearing and understanding your relative
a greater ability to express feelings, needs and desires
a sense of integrity as a result of not turning to unhealthy communication methods
a greater ability to set limits
a greater ability to be supportive and helpful
less fighting or nagging
less hostility in the relationship
less stress.