BPK 140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Pedophilia, Homophobia, Fellatio

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Penny Deck

Document Summary

Because people have such different ways of communicating, there is no recipe for how to communicate effectively in a given situation. At times, silence may be the best approach. Sharing personal information with others is called self-disclosure. Self-disclosure is not storytelling or sharing secrets; rather, it is revealing how you are reacting to the present situation and giving information about the past relevant to the other person"s understanding of your current reactions. Listening is a vital part of interpersonal communication. One classic definition is close relationships with another person in which you offer, and are offered, validation, understanding, and a sense of being valued intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Emotional availability, the ability to give to and receive from others emotionally without fear of being hurt or rejected is another characteristic of intimate relationships. All families should care for, protect, love, and socialize with one another.