Effective Communication In a Family

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Family Communication 1 Running Head: The Role of Effective Communication in a Family Effective Family Communication Vanessa Y Perry-Williams East Georgia College Family Communication 2 Introduction Communication is a part and parcel of everyone’s life. All individuals need to communicate to share their knowledge and information with others. However, the degree of its effectiveness depends upon your personal communication skills. The better your communication skills are, the better a person understands you. The purposes of communication could be many, but the most important part is to understand how to communicate effectively. Communication is a two way process and therefore requires complete understanding among the communicators. This requirement can be fulfilled with effective communication skills. | | The general forms of communication are oral or verbal communication and written communication. Effective communication skills are now an essential professional requirement and are considered vital to convert your performance into success. Whether it is your professional life or your personal discourses, communication plays an indispensable role in all walks of life. Communication within the family is extremely important because it enables members to express their needs, wants, and concerns to each other. Open and honest communication creates an atmosphere that allows family members to express their differences as well as love and admiration for one another. It is through communication Family Communication 3 those family members are able to resolve the unavoidable problems that arise in all families. Communication Skills Communication can be divided into two different areas: instrumental and affective. Instrumental communication is the exchange of factual
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