Table 1 Plan for conduction of the intervention
Sessions | Behavior change techniques | Intervention strategies |
|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Lecture, slides(PowerPoint) | Introducing the participants and outlining the goals and objectives of the training program In this session, we defining effective communication skills and explained the importance of this skills in marriage |
Session 2 | Group discussion and brainstorming, lecture, slides (PowerPoint) | In this session, we discussed the concept of effective communication skills, its importance and role in the marital relationship |
Session 3 | Group discussion and brainstorming, lecture, slides(PowerPoint) | In this session, we discussed the main elements of communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) |
Session 4 | Lecture, Group discussion, Pamphlets, slides(PowerPoint) | In this session, we discussed the types of communication behavioral styles ( passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive,, and assertive) |
Session 5 | Group discussion and brainstorming, lecture, slides(PowerPoint) | In this session, we discussed the active listening training, its necessity and functions, a variety of effective methods for active listening |
Session 6 | Group discussion and brainstorming, lecture, slides(PowerPoint), | In this session, we discussed the barriers to effective communication (such as humiliation, blame, defensiveness) |
Session 7 | Lecture, Group discussion | Summary of educational content, remove ambiguities and answer the participants' questions |