Assessment Description
Communication styles can greatly impact the health of a family dynamic. For this reason, it is important to be able to distinguish the different communication styles within a family. This can help professionals identify techniques designed to improve communication within the family unit.  
For this assignment, use the attached resource to brainstorm how your family interacts.  
After completing the brainstorming activity, write a 250-500-word reflection discussing which communication style (protective, consensual, laissez-faire, or pluralistic) your family uses. In your reflection, address the following questions: 
Explain how your family communicates with each other. 
Explain the power dynamics in your family and how it is communicated.
Explain how rules are articulated in your family.
Describe how your family approaches differences in views.
Explain how you can improve your family communication style. 
You are allowed to use first person for this assignment.  
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Read Chapter 3 and review Chapter 1 of Family Therapy: An Overview. Goldenberg, I., DeFrain, J., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2017). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781305092969
Read “Family Communication Patterns and Relationship Quality Between Emerging Adults and Their Parents,” by Szkody and McKinney, from Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2021). Szkody, E., & McKinney, C. (2021). Family communication patterns and relationship quality between emerging adults and their parents. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(11), 3177-3197. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/02654075211027217
Read “Family Implicit Rules, Shame, and Adolescent Prosocial and Antisocial Communication Behaviors” by Crane, Harper, Bean, and Holmes, from The Family Journal (2020). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2020-03582-009&site=ehost-live&scope=site&custid=s8333196&groupid=main&profile=ehost
Review the “Power Dynamic” Flashcards to complete the Topic 3 DQ 1. https://flashcards.gcu.edu/#/course/BHS-430/129
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