The Different Reasons People Communicate - 1489 Words

IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT REASONS PEOPLE COMMUNICATE People communicate for different reasons such as to share an idea or information, to express a need, to reassure others, express their feelings, socialise, give instructions, ask questions, give encouragement and share opinion. Communication is a tool with which influence can be exercised on others. People communicate their views, wishes and passes their information to others such as information about their health or a warning. Communication is a tool used by service users and care workers in work environment to gain an understanding of the care either to be received or be provided. This can be given by the service users through different communication technique which could either be†¦show more content†¦Communication in the work setting can be between the person receiving a support, their families and friends and other health care professionals. Daily tasks will only be successful with smooth transfers of information. Communication affects all aspect of working in social care setting between the manager and staff, it ensures effective team working and continuity of care. Effective communication skills are also needed to encourage talking about feeling, to say what we think or to express our needs, concerns, wishes or preferences.. OUTCOME 2 BE ABLE TO MEET THE COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE NEEDS, WISHES AND PREFERENCES OF INDIVIDUALS 2.2 DESCRIBE THE FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PROMOTING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION In order to promote effective communication, it is important to establish whether the receiver has understood the message that has been communicated. This is because communication is a two way process. It is not simply about sending a message, but also about knowing if the receiver has understood and processed the message properly. Factors to be considered when promoting effective communication include barriers such as communication difficulties like autism, dementia, and inability to speak. Effective communication is achieved using Pictures Exchange Communication System by exchanging pictures and symbols on a board to communicate needs, feelings, wants and