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Communication and its application to practice. Introduction The aim of this essay is to describe and analyse a personal incident, involving the inner feelings experienced and the appropriateness of the interactions involved. This will include the appropriate models of communication and also show an awareness and ability to utilise effective communication skills to meet the individuals' needs. To reflect and be more critical of what happens in practice, to gain greater awareness of strengths and weaknesses and improve upon them to provide a therapeutic relationship in which you can facilitate the discussion of the clients concerns. Communication can be broken down into two parts, verbal and nonverbal and it is generally accepted that communication is two or more people sending and receiving messages. The use of words, voice, tone and rate of speech are classed as verbal communication, whereas Smith suggests that nonverbal signs of communication are eye contact, facial expressions and posture...

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