Dimension of Nursing Practice 8b

Marshal 1st response

I think most of the time I am trying to communicate more nonverbally than verbally. My mom was born with a 98 percent hearing loss and wears hearing aids. She reads lips and we use a lot of hand gestures to communicate appropriately, especially when there is a lot of background noise. 

People have mentioned to me throughout my life that I can almost come off unclear because I rely on reading lips and a variety of gestures over actually spoken words. My communication skills are well developed, but I prefer a quieter form of communication. My family is very loud so I can also have a problem with tone and have throughout my entire life. 

Communicating effectively is a huge part of my life, but I have attempted to instill a more non-verbal way of working with co workers and helping them realize how to read non verbal cues. I feel that it helps me understand the person more and makes me more comfortable working, communicating, and forming relationships. Most times when we are dealing with situations at work speaking less in and acting more can provide the platform for nonverbal communication to strive and forms stronger bonds. Working in silence can help you listen, understand, and effectively move with your co workers.

Wirbe 2nd response

Nonverbal communication is defined as communication that occurs without the use of words, but rather through nonverbal indicators such as body language, tone of voice, touch, etc.

Typically, I communicate nonverbally by mirroring and matching the body language of others.

This unique pattern of non-verbal communication consists of mirroring or matching the body language of others.

Others have stated that this manner of nonverbal communication puts them at ease and makes them feel at ease around me.

Yes, this type of nonverbal speech has an effect on how well I communicate. It makes it easier to get along with people, put them at ease, and be a good speaker as well as a good listener.

Nonverbal conversation will have a big effect on how well client-centered care can be given. When I use good verbal communication, like mirroring, the person is more likely to open up and talk to me. It makes the client feel like the health care worker is really trying to help them, which makes it easier for them to talk about their problems and wants.