CYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Professional Responsibility, Communication Theory, Career Development

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Child and Youth Care
• Course: CYC 101
• Professor: Hangama Ahmadzai

Document Summary

Through communication relationships are established and quality of service is offered is enhanced. Since this domain immediately surrounds the 4 domains of practice focused on the child, it has a strong influence on direct day-to-day work. Communication is a mediating domain that brings the outer two domains together with the four inner domains. Systems, development, relationship, and interventions inner 4. Art of conversation is a critical skill as much of the work occurs in the milieu and is prompted by daily events. Communication needs to be evaluated and adjustments made if need be. Conversations move from small talk" to meaningful talk" helps identify next steps". Creating a co-crated consciousness with client, families, colleagues and communities. Putting your needs aside and think of the client. Involves attending to and understanding facial expressions, gestures, body movement and contact, eye contact, personal space, vocal tone and quality.