Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults

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TDA 3.1: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults 1. Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. 1.1. Effective communication is important both within and outside of a work setting. It is important that we communicate information to one another through positive relationships. In order for this to work, we need to consider how we approach and respond to others. Children are more likely to respond to adults and other children in the manner of which they are shown. In order for a positive outcome, we need to ensure that we do not forget to communicate and behave in a positive manner. We need to check what we are saying and how we say things in moments of excitement or stress, so that the children understand our expectations and the boundaries of what is acceptable. Therefore it is important for us as adults and parents to demonstrate and model positive and effective communication skills in our dealings with others. 1.2. For us to communicate effectively, we need to be comfortable in one another’s company. This is called relationship building. Without this, we find people avoid others due to the fact that they do not get along or are suspicious of one another. Positive relationships are always very important and necessary for us to encourage this. Several of the main situations to consider are: effective communication being clear on key points taking time to listen to others showing respect being considerate remembering issues which are personal to them maintaining a sense of humour Effective communication Communication is the main area for developing relationships. Being clear on key points Always ensure that the person being spoken to is very clear on what is being said, as the conversation could stray and the main point
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