Importance of Reflective Listening in Professional Contexts Effective communication is integral across a variety of professional workplaces to build and maintain relationships. In an interview with a professional in two diverse workplaces –on the spectrum of oral to written communication– I had the opportunity to discuss common miscommunications and their potential solutions. Through reflection and research, I investigated suitable communication skills to effectively supplement my future…
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) is an evidence-based, short-term relationship therapy model largely derived from attachment theory. The goal of this brief process is to strengthen the emotional security in a romantic relationship. Partners learn how to express their emotions and to actively listen to those of the significant other. EFT is primarily based on attachment theory, which contends that “seeking and maintaining close attachment bonds is a universal human need maintained…
Finding the best community living facility for a loved one can be a trying and difficult process. Initially, it entails trailing through phone books and local directories in order to find all assisted living communities in the area and then calling and subsequently visiting each one to find the most appropriate. While the task may seem arduous it is obviously important to find the best facility because they will be responsible for the daily and regular care of your parents, grandparents, or…
But before you settle on a life coach to help you achieve your goals in life, there are a few practical considerations that you need to keep in mind. These considerations are important so that you can be sure about your selection for a life coach. Here are the things that you need to ask: Life coaching can be done in a variety of ways. Some coaches want to meet in person so that they can talk to their clients up close. For some who are more open to the benefits of technology, they can conduct…
The first poem, “Ode to Browsing the Web,” written by Marcus Wicker describes how people can live in two opposite worlds. One world being addicted to the Internet and the other world before the Internet was created. Rather than before, “spraying aerosol lines on warehouse walls in words I cannot comprehend” we are now writing on Facebook walls, blogs, and exposing our personal business to anyone (Wicker, 2013). “Heartbeat I’ve been told the Internet is an unholy place, an endless intangible…
Understanding: In Sheldon Goldenberg’s article we are introduced to interpretive methods or the “insider” perspective on how to get to the actor’s mind. Which states that we are doing both sociological and insightful work. In which we have a problem based on literature, which guides our case. Then we conduct the research and argue our choice. Third, we use “ data facts” which the actor has expressed verbatim. We use this data to convey meaning of their world and assumptions, but don’t analyze…
Labor Relations. The main roles in this topic are management and labor which work hand and hand to make the organization run like a well-tuned machine. The communications between the two parties is what allows information to flow to create change and address issues. The presentations were designed to focus on the level and types of communication in the individual’s organization, any pertinent issues or grievances, measures the level of trust present, and cooperation between management and labor.…
Imagine having difficulty with social and communication skills. Imagine having trouble with figuring out what people think and how they feel. This is the life of an autistic kid. Children that have autism are very sensitive in every aspect. What is normal to others, is not normal for children that have autism. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that includes social interaction and developmental language, communication skills are combined with rigid repetitive behaviors (WebMd). Autism…
between formal and informal writing. According to the study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, in partnership with the College Board’s National Commission on Writing: “Nearly two-thirds of 700 students surveyed said their e-communication style sometimes bled into school assignments. About half said they sometimes omitted proper punctuation and capitalization in schoolwork. A quarter said they had used emoticons like smiley faces. About a third said they had used text…
Language has no standard. This lack of standard means language cannot recount information the same way with every person. People have different communication styles based on where they live and grew up. Certain regions speak differently than other regions based on geographical differences. Amy Tan, in “Mother Tongue,” highlights these different communication patterns when she addresses stories about her mother (Mrs. Tan) and the way the made-up standards affects her interaction with other…