In January, I attended the MDSC’s Mental Health Support Group for parents of teens and adults. They had a guest speaker, Linda K. Murphy, who is the author of the Declarative Language Handbook. I was so impressed with what I learned that we have invited Linda to come and speak to our group.
Declarative Language is a style of communication that focuses on sharing thoughts, observations and experiences, rather than asking questions or giving directions. Instead of telling someone exactly what to do or expecting a specific answer, declarative language creates the opportunity to think for oneself and creates the space for an individual to respond with less pressure.
As an individual is allowed time to respond and the opportunity to make choices and decisions, autonomy increases. As autonomy increases, resistance and “learned dependence” can decrease.
Whether your loved one is a child or an adult, this collaborative communication style encourages engagement and empowerment and can help reduce resistance and stalling. We hope you will join us for a closer look at Declarative Language and how it can help your family.
Please mark your calendars and join us.
Communication Workshop - Declarative Language
Location: Western New England University
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
We recognize that this approach to communication will be most effective when used in all settings: home, school, work, etc. Therefore, you are welcome to invite anyone who works with your loved one to attend this seminar free of charge.
You have the choice of attending in person or virtually . Please follow the instructions below to register.
If you wish to attend in person, please use this link below. (Please note that seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis.)
If you wish to attend on-line (Google Meet), please use this link.
