There are a number of factors to consider, such as lack of confidence or drugs and alcohol effect. 3.2 describe ways to reduce barriers to communication Once the barriers has been identified it can be overcome Ways to reduce barriers may include: * Understanding and being aware of an individual’s needs, wishes, beliefs, values and culture * Supporting individuals to communicate their needs * Avoiding using jargon in written documents and when speaking * By speaking slowly and clearly by use simple language * Ensuring communication aids are available and working properly * Showing you are listening and you are interested *
2.4: it is important to respond as this shows that you are paying attention to what the individual is saying and it also built up trust. And also it is disrespectful to ignore and individual when they are tying to communicate with you. 3.1: Different people
This is where the arguments may kick in but in the end you will be more appreciated for being you and you in turn will be better understood. Finally the most important reason why occasional arguments are good or healthy is that it doesn’t allow old or past problems to become future problems. They allow you to discuss them. If a problem goes unnoticed or not talked about it just
By assessing their needs accessing their needs and getting required information about their communication needs you can find out the best way to communicate with a certain individual. By not using the correct aids and equipment, such as hearing aids, can make individuals feel isolated or they may even hold back on communicating at all. 3. Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication. Some features that will help or hinder communication are things like lighting, if the lighting is poor they may not be able to see sufficiently and may not understand you, whereas if it is good they will be able to see what is going on around them and also will be able to see what you are doing or saying.
For example, if you talk very slow and in a low voice, people may consider you to be shy, embarrassed, not confident and unsure. It may also indicate a discomfort about the topic being spoken about. However, a calm and slow voice shows you are friendly and caring. Talking quickly with a firm tone and in a loud voice may indicate anger or rudeness. When health and social care professionals communicate with service users, it is important to know what tone of voice to use.
Effective communication enables service users’ needs and wishes to be met. The individuals personality or behaviour could affect the way they communicate with others. For example, if the person is shy he or she may not be in the mood to communicate clearly, and may stumble on their words. How we communicate with the service users we support, is very important that we communicate with them very clearly, due to their cognitive disorder they may misunderstand what we are trying to say. This could also affect the relationship we have with the servicer users.
The negative stereotypes they have might impact the way they are treated in health and social practitioners. One stereotype that gypsies might face is that they are uneducated and are labelled as unintelligent. This negative stereotype can influence they way they are treated in health and social care settings. This could lead the gypsies to be treated unfairly by health practitioners. There have been various studies to prove negative effects of stereotyping for example, Jane Elliott experiment.
It works best when feelings are authentic – that is you genuinely care about other people and have their interests at heart. To get the outcome you want, you need to influence others to get the desired effect. This hinges on getting connected with what others want. Seek first to show that you understand and can empathise. Without feeling the respect and trust that comes from rapport, the rest of the conversation and relationship will have little impact.
The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate. Also, hobbies and interests can have a negative impact on their lives. Some people may also feel alone and scared due to sensory loss. There is support for the deaf and blind to give them a better outlook on life. 1.4 Steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be that you make sure all areas are clear of obstacles so therefore an individual with eye sight impairment might fall over or fall into.
You don’t always realise that others accent can affect your own way of speaking, this creates the biggest barrier to effective communication. Using strategies helps you to communicate effectively. E.g. * Speaking clearly and slowly Focus on speaking slowly, even if you are on a time limit; don’t rush through your communication. Miscommunication and misunderstanding can result in poor communication.