Analysing effective communication techniques: Reflective essay
Name: Dayana Otero Salazar
Student Number: N10243461
Analysing effective communication techniques
Communication is something that we learn about from a young age, it is a basic life skill that we develop. Whether or not my efforts in communicating are effective is the basis of this essay with the use of the 4Rs module. The following essay presents an in-depth analysis of my communicating techniques. This reflection will assist me in improving the way I communicate, and the skills that I develop will be useful for my future career.
Reporting
The interview was conducted with Bill who is my partner. I have known him for five and a half years. I choose him for my interview …show more content…
My posture and body seemed very disengaged where as the language I used would say otherwise. I was very fidgety which I need to work on especially for my future career as a Forensic Psychologist.
This task helped me reflect on a skill that I thought were simple. I discovered that communicating is not just about being confident in what questions to ask or how to ask them. Communication is about, being approachable and comprehending what you are being told.
I will conclude by saying that this essay supported me in understanding my communicating skills in a more profound manner. Prior to the video conversation I was not very confident. Even though communicating is something that I do everyday, it is difficult to do something knowing that someone else will be critiquing on the ways in which you do it. I have to work on my posture and body language, because at many times they do not align with what I am saying.
Since I have recognised my body language and posture as a barrier to my successful communication I can now improve. I will improve by being more aware of my body and aligning it with my
Name: Dayana Otero Salazar
Student Number: N10243461
Analysing effective communication techniques
Communication is something that we learn about from a young age, it is a basic life skill that we develop. Whether or not my efforts in communicating are effective is the basis of this essay with the use of the 4Rs module. The following essay presents an in-depth analysis of my communicating techniques. This reflection will assist me in improving the way I communicate, and the skills that I develop will be useful for my future career.
Reporting
The interview was conducted with Bill who is my partner. I have known him for five and a half years. I choose him for my interview …show more content…
My posture and body seemed very disengaged where as the language I used would say otherwise. I was very fidgety which I need to work on especially for my future career as a Forensic Psychologist.
This task helped me reflect on a skill that I thought were simple. I discovered that communicating is not just about being confident in what questions to ask or how to ask them. Communication is about, being approachable and comprehending what you are being told.
I will conclude by saying that this essay supported me in understanding my communicating skills in a more profound manner. Prior to the video conversation I was not very confident. Even though communicating is something that I do everyday, it is difficult to do something knowing that someone else will be critiquing on the ways in which you do it. I have to work on my posture and body language, because at many times they do not align with what I am saying.
Since I have recognised my body language and posture as a barrier to my successful communication I can now improve. I will improve by being more aware of my body and aligning it with my