This is different for more formal conversation and often follows three stages, starting with a warm up stage, and then exchanging information between the two people and finally a winding down stage. • Group communication can involve the same issues as one-to-one communication and also some more, such as how everyone feels, establishing a group leader, preparing what you are going to say and taking turns when speaking. It is important to ensure everyone within the group feels comfortable within the group and everyone is contributing therefore no one stays quite or keep the opinions to themselves, therefore it is important to ensure the group has a positive atmosphere, this can be by creating humour within the group. Some groups often have a leader or a chairperson, this is effective as it can encourage people to express their views/opinions and also encourage people to focus on a particular task. It is helpful to prepare what you are going to talk
Neuropathy prevented Ian seeing where his body was which is a petrifying feeling; literally Ian was “The Man who Lost His Body”. It took a year for Ian to stand up safely and six months to put on his sock, this sensory process was long and tedious. This documentary taught me how we are fortunate to have sensory abilities; most people take it for granted because it’s natural. It was unbelievable how Ian recovered from this illness. The doctors told him that he will be in the wheel chair for the rest of his life but he was determined to regain his strength and movement.
The business at present is being run from his home temporarily and as a result he works 60+ hours per week, as for lunch this is often overlooked. As a result of the many hours worked Mr D, although a keen cook, usually eats fast convenient foods. Within the family there is a history of diabetes. Mr D was diagnosed with Hepatitis B when he was 20 and had the all clear 6 months later, however, during the six month period following the diagnosis Mr D’s trust in the NHS was lost as the GP he saw continued to bombard him with questions relating to heavy drinking, despite being told on several occasions he was not a drinker. Further damage to his trust happened when a member of his family died in hospital, they contracted MRSA while being treated for a broken leg in 2004.
The third stage shows the group starting to become a bit more at ease with each other and people start to agree with each other on ideas and share their own views. The final stage is about performing what you have got to know about each other and have a civilised conversation sharing views and agreeing with one
Person-Centred Counselling is based on 3 essential attributes o Empathy (the ability to imagine oneself in another person's position) o Unconditional positive regard (warm, positive feelings, regardless of the person's behaviour) o Congruence (honesty and openness) Directive counselling o Rational-emotive behavioural counselling o CBT Counselling skills will include acute listening, affirmation of what is being said, and seeking feedback on and throughout the session. They will also include understanding, tolerance, empathy and genuine concern for a situation or individual. PREPARING TO BE THE COUNSELLOR The purpose of practising as
Verbal communication: can be used when I am on the phone or when I am talking to someone face to face. I would mainly use verbal communication when I am talking and dealing with queries parents have and when I talk with my work colleagues and my manager face to face or by phone. Use of communication method Speed: speed is important when communicating verbally or by writing. When communicating verbally it is important that when you are speaking you are not speaking fast and rushing to finish the discussion. However you should be speaking at a good speed where the person who you are speaking to either on the phone or face to face understands as to what you are saying.
It provides feedback from the facial expressions of those in the audience. I feel that often times I make the correct facial expressions during a speech, however, like most people I would stay that posture seems to be my downfall with body movements. I know that of the few speeches I have had to deliver and very few that sometimes I would notice myself standing straight almost stiff. I know that this is probably due to fear, however, there are times during a speech which you would want a more relaxed body posture. I do make appropriate use of gestures that relate to my speech and would help deepen the understanding.
How Beer Saved My Life L. Ben Crenshaw How Beer Saved My Life When I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer late December, of 2011 I had just started a new job. I remember receiving the news following a colonoscopy procedure from a couple of days earlier. I was too restless to wait and visit my doctor for the results, so I called during lunch break. That morning in the office was scheduled with training classes, yet I was in no mood to learn. When I spoke to my doctor over the phone, he was surprised I called.
Out of nowhere the cancer was back. Grandfather went in for his one year checkup and was told cancer had been found in his lungs and chest. I could tell then that grandfather had lost all hope, but he tried more experimental treatments that often made him very sick. Although he would have rather discontinued his treatment he didn’t for the sake of the family. Even
(Conversation/information exchange) After the conversation the person should be left with a sense of value and respect by using an appropriate phrase. (Farewell/winding-down stage) Group communication Communicating in a group shares the same aspects as one to one communication with additional elements. Key factors for good group communication include: Eye contact, positive atmosphere, taking it in turns to talk, relaxed environment. Group communication will not be positive unless everyone wants to engage and get involved. Some may stay quiet as they are worried about the reactions people may have to what they have to say, it can be easy to become threatened by formal group communication.