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Reflection Paper on Communication Patterns

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A particular interpersonal communication require highlighted by the readings is expressing

emotions to the client or patient about the issue to be discussed in session. "My thoughts and

sentiments are equally credible, useful, and significant as yours—no greater, no fewer," Peterson

(2012) says. I've discovered that I hold back from communicating more since I believe my words

are unimportant or that no one considers them properly. I have a difficult time communicating

my sentiments as thoughts. I become perplexing to others, and I've had the impression that my

suggestion is ignored on multiple instances, or that discussing my sentiments will have no effect

on my thoughts and feelings.

My failure to comprehend my sentiments has a detrimental impact on my professional

connections, as well as my capacity to connect well with each other, acquaintances, and others. I

grow increasingly annoyed when my feelings concerning my beliefs are misinterpreted or

misrepresented. Whenever we are not able to convey what is most essential to us, we disconnect

and ruin relations, as well as flatten our brains and emotions, according to Peterson (2012). If I

could explain myself and enable people to actually get to understand me, the connections I have

with each other might be more personal and genuine.

Communicating effectively my sentiment in a session is vital because it connects to the patient /

client and helps to establish trust and respect so that they can share their difficulties and concerns

with you. Petersen's presentation of the Flat-Brain Syndrome shifted my perspective. I didn't

effectively communicate in the beginning of my relationships, yet I still struggle with it now and

then, and I wasn't open and tolerant of people. I used what I'd learnt through engaging with

others and growing my ideas over the years to improve my interpersonal interactions and become

more open-minded.
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With my relationships, I took what I learnt as a youngster and combined it with years of personal

experience to see what succeeded and was not working for me, and then attempted to introduce it

to my friendships. Whenever it comes to processing and comprehending my emotions and

opinions, I prefer black and white and struggle with my own perception of how people will react

and behave to me. Whenever I talk in my interactions, I frequently become "flat brained" as well

as "flat-hearted." While , in my professional capacity with my customers, I am successful in

maintaining an inquisitive attitude. I have no trouble transitioning them from understanding to

feeling. But I don't tell them about my own personal observations; rather, I understand as well

as share what they're trying to say.

When an individual considers it hard to speak with retaining maintaining eye contact, it's often

tough to build a relationship of trust. This is also crucial to keep in mind that the one of the

special qualities most journalists find in the nominee is their possible to support certain sense of

credibility (Worth, 2004). They are always worried if someone will be able to communicate

without having visual contact. This means the person in question is either telling a lie or lacks

confidence in him. This information can cause the candidate to fail an exam. Consequently, I'm

glad to say that it was one of my greatest strengths.

I express my emotions by vocalizing back to just what I hear people say. I consider myself an

excellent listener, yet I frequently have to reflect on what is spoken to me. I am more able to

comprehend others in a professional work environment because I am removed from the

circumstances which are discussed with me. I avoid the "flat-brain dance" with others because of

what I have learned over the years. I am capable of responding to others more effectively and

avoid conflicting discussions or back-and-forth chatter. According to Petersen (2015), “keep in

mind that though we call it ‘defending ourselves’, defense and attack are identical” (p. 49).
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The other key strength I possess is the capacity to interact clearly utilizing innovative technical

devices (Worth, 2004). This covers laptops, mobile phones, iPad, and other similar devices. This

is critical to emphasize the importance of such digital networks in making effective

communication among stakeholders concerned. Take laptops, for instance. A person can browse

the web via computers. The internet aids communication since it allows users to be using social

media as the means of connecting and socializing with people (Worth, 2004).

My extroverted nature is the other important asset I possess. I am the individual who enjoys new

friendships and maintaining the ones I have already had. By that character, I managed to

communicate more effectively skills, that included improved attention as well as checking up on

any interaction problems or issues that my peers and I could have. Through this character, I've

found a way to make a variety of acquaintances with whom I can communicate.

My role as a listener might be to maintain calm and provide support by allowing the customer to

voice their feelings around an issue without immediately trying to find a solution. The

"defending, agreeing, or disagreeing" with what was stated in the difficult dialogue might be the

most challenging portion for me as a listener (Petersen, 2015). The goal of conversing with the

customer, whether healthful or not, is to listen rather than to solve the problem.

Because I have several possible approaches with one issue and don't know which would be ideal

for the customer, I have always preferred to listen to others' issues rather than provide a remedy.

I test my adaptive emotion regulation abilities through seeking to influence the psychological

response of a client or patient while also attempting to control my own. Reviewing a tough

problem with the patient to minimize hostility or fear, masking visible symptoms of sorrow or
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anxiety, or concentrating on causes to feel pleased or peaceful are some of the behavior’s I use. I

have the ability to switch back and forth among a client's feelings and emotions about a topic.

References:

Petersen, J. C. (2015). Why don’t we listen better? Communicating and connecting in

relationships (2nd ed.). Portland, OR: Petersen Publications

Worth, R. (2004). Communication skills (2nd ed.). New York: Ferguson.