The importance of communication cannot be denied. Using effective communication skills is crucial to
relationships and to success at work.
There are, of course, many types of communication. We use verbal communication, non verbal communication,
written communication and many forms of each of those.
We learned to communicate as infants--from those around us. Sometimes that communication is very effective,
and sometimes we grow up, having a lack of communication skills.
No matter what, interpersonal skills are the foundation of any relationship, business or personal.
Developing Effective Communication Skills
Effective skills in communication are necessary to maintain and increase the quality of our lives and our relationships.
The inability to communicate effectively can hinder all of our relationships; professional and personal.
We all have misunderstandings within our relationships.
It can be easy to become confused, frustrated and disappointed simply because we are unable to communicate appropriately.
Broken and difficult relationships can be avoided by understanding the principles of communication, and the pitfalls poor communication creates.
When you know and understand the process of communication, you can actively implement basic principles,
hone your skills, avoid problems, and become the effective communicator that you would like to be.
The right therapist trained in communications and psychology can help you to do that.
My Background in Communications Training
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Santa Clara University. My thesis was a landmark study on communications in families
with addiction that was published at the Education Resources Information Center, the world's largest digital library of education literature.
From studying communications so extensively, I know how to change the mechanisms that prevent us from communicating in productive ways in our
relationships. I also know that the inability to communicate effectively can leave us feeling disconnected and - sometimes - even lonely.
Developing communication skills and abilities can be facilitated with the help of a good communications therapist.
Throughout our lives, we are faced with challenges in communicating effectively. I can help you to examine those situations and develop a
confidence and intuition so you will know how to handle those difficult situations.
You can learn to be a more effective communicator by:
- Observing and imitating excellent communicators.
- Learning from your own and others’ mistakes.
- Developing a conscious awareness of communication habits, patterns, styles, strengths, weaknesses.
- Applying principles of effective communication.
Changing Perspective Helps Us to Be Better Communicators
Most us of have been misunderstood or had misunderstandings when something has been taken out of its original context.
In can be difficult to fully understand how much our environment influences us and the things we need to consider that when we communicate.
To start with, we need to be able to understand the context of our own communication and understand that every message we receive has its own context.
By learning a few foundational principles of communication, we can have a new perspective and begin experiencing more satisfying communications.
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