Caring and Communicating: The Role of Family in Times of Need 

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Join the National Communication Association (NCA) for a transformative virtual event that delves into the crucial role of family communication in effective caregiving. Drawing on insights from Affection Exchange Theory, Relational Maintenance, and broader family communication scholarship, it offers research-based approaches, practical tools, and strategies to help families strengthen bonds, navigate caregiving, and thrive together.  

Date | Monday, September 15

Time | 1-2:30 p.m. EDT

SPEAKERS

• Kory Floyd, Washington State University
• Roberta Chevrette, Middle Tennessee State University 
• Tamara D. Afifi, University of California Santa Barbara 
• Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut