NURS 3330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Chief Operating Officer, Pacifier, Cell Growth
7 Feb 2017
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Chapter 3: family dynamics and communicating with children and families. Communication is a two-way process by which information is exchanged between individuals with a common use of language, mannerisms, behaviors, or symbols. The manner of communication used by families provides information about the family style, as well as the structure and function of family relationships. Dysfunctional communication inhibits nurturing and results in a decrease self-esteem and self-worth in communication partners. Nonverbal: body language: on open stance is welcoming, gestures: confirming behaviors such as nodding of your head, restating what you hear. Non conforming behaviors such as tapping your foot, standing in the doorway, looking at your watch. Children are aware of anxiety and fear in their care givers, which can be conveyed both nonverbal and verbal behaviors. Effective listening is the key to successful communication and requires that the individual be actively involved in the communication process. Children learn health habits from their family.
