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Cyp 3.1 Communication Research

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Forming positive relationships through effective communication with children,young people and adults is important for various reasons. Most importantly it is about gaining their trust, so that the relationship has a stable foundation on which to build. If you gain their trust and ultimately their respect this will help in the communication process.
At all levels it is about communicating in a way that the individual will understand. For example with smaller children you would use a different language possibly than you would if you were talking to adults or older children. If the individual doesnâ€TMt understand what you are saying then the relationship could easily break down. Alongside this, especially in the case of children and young people …show more content…

Good listening skills are equally important in the communication process as getting your message across. Showing respect and being courteous to others will also be of benefit.
With children it is important that they feel valued and important. By getting down to their level (eg, sitting down with them instead of talking down to them) and talking in a friendly way that they understand will be effective. Asking for their point of view and remembering personal things about them will help to make them feel valued.
When dealing with young people the same feelings of value and self worth are the same but you may also need to be aware of their vulnerable state. Teenagers can be difficult to engage with sometimes and by showing them respect and not talking down to them is important. Being considerate to their needs and feelings is also important. By bringing humour into the situation or conversation can put them at ease and help them to talk to you and communicate more effectively. Adults should be easier to build a relationship with as most of the boundaries are already preset. Being aware of various things will help in this process. As with most adults there can be a number of stresses and strains in life and you need to be cautious of this. There could be problems at work or in their relationship at home. There could be health issues behind the scenes or likewise with a relative. Being aware of these factors and being sympathetic to them will hopefully help the relationship

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