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Skill you’re practicing

Setting the Frame

Jake — your adult son, guarded. What to say to start a difficult conversation. A guided conversation scenario — practice: Invite without cornering.

Relationship state ⓘ

how tense things feel

how open they are to talking

how safe they feel with you

After your choice

Reflection

Skill practiced

What you did well

What to work on

Key takeaway

How things shifted

Tension

Openness

Trust

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How to start a hard conversation without making someone feel cornered
Setting the Frame worksheet (free, printable)

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