Date of Award

5-2026

Degree Type

Creative Project

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Communication Studies and Philosophy

Committee Chair(s)

Bradford Hall (Committee Chair) Amanda Lilly (Committee Co-Chair)

Committee

Bradford Hall

Committee

Amanda Lilly

Committee

Cris Meier

Abstract

Communication is a key factor that contributes to relational satisfaction, yet many couples struggle with communication. I wrote a set of workbooks for couples intended to teach healthy communication skills to help couples overcome their communication barriers. The workbooks cover topics of identity, expectations, boundaries, and physical intimacy. Each chapter utilizes theories and research to educate individuals on communication skills and then guides them through the application of the skills. I wrote a workbook for the individuals and one for the couple to work on together. Together, the workbooks will help couples improve communication and implement healthy communication behaviors regarding the topic areas. I also wrote a document to accompany the workbooks to showcase how each theory was used and why they were included within the chapter.

Additional Files

The Me Workbook.pdf (28912 kB)

The We Workbook.pdf (9857 kB)

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