University:
University of Nottingham
Course:
B723 | Midwifery
Academic year:

2024
Views:

220

Pages:

2
Author:

Christy C.

Practice Communication Skills in Childbearing : Non-verbal behavior 1) Body language. This body language includes hand waves, expressions, facial expressions, eye contact, touch, head movements, body attitude/posture. a) Facial expressions. The face, especially the eyes, is a rich source of communication meaning. Facial expressions are a reflection of a person's emotional state. Whether you are happy or sad, your face gives real signals to people who look at it and understand psychology and psychology. The face can also give a picture of whether someone likes, is interested, or vice versa, doesn't like or is not interested in what is being communicated. b) Eye contact. Like the face, the eyes are also a natural human signal for communication. By making eye contact during interactions or questions and answers, it means that the person is involved and respects the person they are talking to with a willingness to pay attention, not just listen to what is being said. c) Touch. Touch is a form of personal communication considering that touch is more spontaneous than verbal communication. Some messages such as sincere concern,Emotional support, affection, or sympathy can be provided through the touch of a hand. Touch creates a feeling that the person being touched is appreciated. d) Body posture and gait. The way a person walks, sits, stands and moves shows his or her self-expression. Body posture and gait reflect emotions, self-concept and level of health. The person who was walking hurriedly gave information to those who saw that he could not be disturbed. e) Sound. The sound of moaning, sighing when taking a long breath, crying, one of the expressions of a person's feelings and thoughts can also be interpreted as communication. When combined with all other forms of non-verbal communication up to hissing or sounding it can be a very clear message. f) Gestures. Gestures can emphasize speech in communication. Using gestures when communicating is a total part of communication, such as tapping your feet or moving your hands while speaking shows someone is stressed, confused or as an effort to relieve stress. 2) Signs Signs in non-verbal communication replace words, for example flags, traffic signs, and so on. For example, a yellow flag for a certain area could mean that someone has died. When the traffic signal is red, all vehicles will stop automatically and vice versa, when the light is green they will start again. 3) Actions/deeds Actions or deeds in particular do not replace words but contain meaning, for example banging a table, closing a door loudly. This action can mean anger. 4) Object Objects also typically do not replace words but contain meaning. For example, clothing and grooming accessories can reflect the person's socioeconomic status or lifestyle.