Question

For this discussion, describe how you typically Communicate non-verbally?

1. Do you have particular or unique patterns of nonverbal communication?
2. What have others said to you about your non-verbal communication?
3. How do you think your non-verbal communication impacts your effectiveness as a communicator?

In what ways do you think your non-verbal communication patterns will influence your ability to provide client-centered care?

Answer 1

FOR THIS DISCUSSION,HOW TIU TYPICALLY COMMUNICATE NON-VERBALLY:

body language is the use of physical behaviour,expressions,and mannerisms to communicate non-verbally often done instinctively rather than consciously...all of your non verbal bahaviours-the gestures you make,your posture,your tone of voice,how much eye contact you make-send strong messages.

UNIQUE PATTERNS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

the many different types of nonverbal communication or body language include:facial expressions for happines,sadness,anger,surprise,fear,and disgust are the same across cultures.body movement and posture.

WHAT HAVE OTHERS SAID TO YOU ABOUT NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

non verbal communication that does not involve words,such when saying "yes"to emphasise that they agree with the other person condider how often you have said to....non-verbal communication increases understanding of messages.when verbal and non-verbal communication are similar,it establishes better perspective on the message being send.the sender of message as well as receiver gets what is the intended meaning of the message and can act accordingly.

HOW DO YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION YOUR EFFECTIVENESS AS A COMMUNICATOR:non-verbal communication can mean a lot of diferent things an effective communicator....additionally,physical apperance,touching,and even design choices can be used to communicate a number of things abiut a person.

NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION HELPS PEOPLE TO:

reinforce or modify what is said in words: for example people may nod their heads vigorously when saying "yes"to emphasise that they agree with the other person.a shrug of the shoulder saying "i'm fine thanks "may actually imply that things are not really fine at all

convey information about their emotional state:your facial expression,your tone of voice,and your body language can often tell people exactly how you feel,even if have hardly said a word.

TO PROVIDE CLIENT CENTERED CARE:

providers should have situational awareness of their nonverbal communicationso they can recognise potentially problematic body language and conciously change.that can help providers and staff conciosly improve nonverbal communication include the following

non-verbal communication as an essential element of patient-centered care.

-smile and maintain appropriate eye contact,but do not stare.

-show  interest in what the patient is saying and avoid tapping.your fingers,gazing out of the window,looking at the clock,yawning,and other nonverbal actions might indicate that you're bored or in a hurry.

-nod your head to show you are listening.