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I have used aids to help children I can use simple sign language, but I have also seen it being done on TV and in person, from this I can do some of the alphabet and my name using sign language. I have also learnt that if I speak clearly and slow down what I say and don’t have my mouth covered when I communicate with people they can lip read what I say. ‘Trained health care interpreters can reduce liability; help ensure appropriate utilization, and increase client adherence and satisfaction with services. Trained interpreters also help to assure effective communication between the client and provider, support effective use of time during the clinical encounter, and improve outcomes’ http://refugeehealthta.org/access-to-care/language-access/best-practices-communicating-through-an-interpreter/ Defusing aggression Defusing aggression is removing yourself or someone else from a situation before it escalates into verbal or nonverbal behaviour. This will help the person or people to calm down and be ready to talk about the situation or may need a referral to anger management classes.
I would be happy when listening to music. In The Time of stress i would use music or walking. i would chose one those because they helped me manage stress better than just breathing. Music and walking would help me to calm down , feel better about myself , and take my mind off of what the stressing situation was. If I hab to choose out of the two i would chose music and then
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.
In her description, she has been able to prove that she is educative, she has an indomitable spirit, and she is a source of inspiration to other MS patients. She encourages them to be happy even in their crippled condition. Firstly, Nancy Mairs, in her essay, has proven to be educative as she talks about the English language and gives details of the symptoms and effects of multiple sclerosis. She talks about the word “cripple” as the most appropriate word to define her condition instead of using other words like disabled, handicapped or differently disabled. She writes; “Cripple seems to me a clean word, straightforward and precise” (206).
By ensuring that I am on same level by sitting down, and by speaking slowly, clearly and calmly, I can ensure that the individual is comfortable and happy to talk to me. If they speak a different language or use sign language, I can organise a translator (not an interpreter – exact translation required NOT an interpretation of what the client has said) or a signer. An individual may also decide to use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system due to maybe a lack of trust in a new carer, or they may have a speech impediment or education issue, so in these cases, using pictures on a computer screen of items being discussed like food; furniture; clothing or pets etc.
Active listening brings about trust and it helps the person to relax. The individuals can move their focus towards relevant issues, because the practitioner has demonstrated empathy, respect and acceptance of the person. The practitioner also gains a better understanding of what has been said, which means that they can respond appropriately. This means that both parties will receive accurate messages from each other. The factors that aid active listening are: Focusing on the individual, appropriate body language, maintaining eye contact, appropriate facial expressions, allowing sufficient time, making encouraging sounds, allowing pauses and allowing silence.
There are many different types of communication styles each person has a unique personality and communication style which plays a basic role in their personality perspectives. In the article “but what do you mean?” by Deborah Tannen the author argues that there is no right or wrong way to talk. Whereas in the article “Doublespeak” by William Lutz he argues that communication is carefully designed and constructed to mislead and corrupt our thoughts. However I agree with Tanner because men and women talk differently. One of the most common reasons is that your communication style is different than the other person’s communication style.
2.1 Find out an individual's communication and language needs, wishes and preferences I can effectively find out what an individuals language needs and preferences are by speaking to my colleagues, speaking to Management and checking their Care Plan. 2.2 Demonstrate communication methods that meet an individuals communication needs, wishes and preferences We have a resident within our care home by the name of Donald Hill Davies, he cannot directly tell you what he needs as he has had a stroke, he communicates effectively by pointing towards what he wants and i have to ask him until he nods what it is that he wants. (Glynis can observe this when she comes to do her
Let’s take the simple example from above for example. “What are you doing?” is a clear cut and simple message, but depending on the tone of voice an body language it can be interpreted different ways. If the sender has a soft calm voice, and opening body language then the receiver will effectively perceives the message as a general inquiry as to what they are doing. However if the sender has a demanding tone and say a hand on their hip, then the receiver will ineffectively perceive the message as negative and may even take offense to the sender for being demanding. The sender could very easily just be trying to make casual conversation, but depending on the nonverbal communication imbedded in the message will determine if the message is effectively or ineffectively received.