Ensure that when you are assisting an individual that the room is private and free from intrusion, curtains and doors are closed before you carry out the task and the environment is at an ideal temperature. You need to consider the individual – ensure that you have the correct items for the job have you collected your
In a care home setting it may be hard to communicate with residents that have dementia, this is because they forget things, get upset and in the last stages of dementia, they can become violent. This can influence the communication method between you and the resident, as they may not understand what you are trying to explain, also if they are upset it can be confusing and stressful for them. It will affect the conversation because they will be agitated and wont listen to what you have got to say. Another example is in a special school for people with learning disorders. People who have learning disorders may have problems with reading and writing, this will affect the communication barrier as they cant show how they feel through writing and drawing.
When you are angry with someone and trying to communicate, it does not often come out how you intended for it to come out but instead it comes out angry. The Flat-Brain Syndrome is described next showing why it is so difficult for us to listen think act or even relate to others when our emotions go on overload (Peterson, 2007). This gives us the ability to accept others and ourselves when we are not functioning properly. It also demonstrates how when we are upset good listening allows you to return to your normal self. Practicing good listening gives you a foundation of how to handle difficult communicating situations.
I sat next to her once in the bus from Agerstowb and we sort of struct up a conversation. I liked her. She had a big nose and her nails were all bitten down and bleedy-looking and she had on those damn falsies that point all over the place.” (3) Holden frequently describes the good traits of someone but soon talks about their faults. Donny shows cruelty to Cherity Chen, but in the end of the film, he shows kindness towards her “I promise that one day everything's going to be better for you.” Both boys use isolation as a type of self protection. They are completely separated from other people even with their parents, with the exception that both characters have a major female role in their lives, Donnie’s being Gretchen and Holden’s being his little sister, Phoebe.
Unit 393 - Understand Sensory Loss 1.1; Sensory losses can have a very negative impact on individuals that suffer from them, it can lead to loneliness and possibly isolation. As we use our senses to understand the world around us through body language, collecting information and communicating, when someone’s senses is impaired it can affect the way they perceive situations. If a person has hearing loss then something as simple as hearing the doorbell can be difficult, this can lead to not being able to socialise and communicate effectively and could develop into isolation is extreme circumstances. Talking on the telephone and watching television will be a frustrating task for someone with sensory loss. Visual impairments can also be difficult in these situations and may affect a person’s ability to read body language, facial expressions and see gestures.
It can set a “day-care center atmosphere” when there are too many kids inside the theater (182). If the kids get bored, they may also make noises that annoy some of the audiences which can lead to a fight among the parents. Worse, these fights would not stop unless a police comes in between. Then, Dermody describes how people choose their seat like they are taking something into consideration before they finally decide. He also gives some examples of what the audiences might be asking to themselves while they try to figure out where to sit.
· if something isnt understood, rephrase rather than repeat. · speak a little louder than usual. · speak a little slower than usual but not to slow that is destroys the speak rhythem. 1.3 There are many different facts that can have an impact with people with sensory loss because communication and awareness play a big part in peoples lives. The negative side of sensory loss is that they may find it hard to feed themselves, dressing themselves and that their mobility may deteariate.
• Being agitated with people including my loved ones. • Feeling the need to eat unhealthy food e.g. cakes and chocolate. • Feeling withdrawn and wanting to be alone. 9.3) There are lots of times when I have felt stressed and it is usually because of a particular scenario in my life that is making me feel that way.
If only I had seen this coming, maybe I could have helped you. I could see you weren’t well and that you were suffering with work and not having enough money, but I left it. Is it my fault, is it Willy? I need you here; you see, I think I am actually going mad. I cannot do it all on my own, the house, Biff and Happy.
Another weakness I have as a public speaker is that I tend to stumble and skip sentences. This affects my public speaking because when you stumble and skip sentences your audience will most likely will not be able to understand the points that you are trying to make in your speech. They will get confused. My last weakness is that I lack the inner confidence. I am always judging and doubting myself.