- 3 Credits -
3 Semester Credits
(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-lane increases)
- accredited nationwide
- start any time
- up to 5 months to complete
- independent study
- all course materials included with course tuition
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Instructor:
Dr. Drew Schwartz
Accredited By:
- University of California San Diego
- Lindenwood University (Missouri)
(choose after course checkout)
Course Description
A brain-based communication approach supporting people in feeling more seen, heard and appreciated.
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$489
3 Semester Graduate Credits
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W.I.N.S. Communication
- 3 Graduate Credits -
Course Objectives
From this course, participants will:
- Learn tools to proactively help start communicating on a positive note.
- Develop listening and empathy skills.
- Learn ways to intentionally create conditions to help people feel more seen, heard and
appreciated. - Learn key information and ideas related to what is happening in the brain before and during
communication efforts. - Learn common reasons why communication often goes astray.
- Learn practical ways to cultivate healthy relationships.
- Develop practical communication skills which can help participants feel more safe and
connected. - Learn how to embed self-care into daily communication.
- Cultivate social and emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness competencies as part of
communication efforts. - Understand and apply concepts related to zero, negative and positive sum games.
- Practice a four-part communication process which can be used during one-on-one conversations,
group interactions as well as via interactions using technology (email, social media, etc.) - Develop the capacity to communicate effectively through intentional, deliberate means.
Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)
Course Instructor
Dr. Drew Schwartz
Accredited By:
- University of California San Diego
- Lindenwood University (Missouri)
(choose after course checkout)
Grade Type
University Transcript: Letter Grade
W.I.N.S. Communication
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