Effective Communication

06This practice-oriented new edition of Communication and Language is an accessible guide to skilful and productive communication. Updated with new activities, features and a reader-friendly part structure, it addresses the importance of communication to interprofessional, culturally-sensitive and anti-discriminatory practice07This practice-oriented guide givesa concise overview of the theoretical and practical complexities of communication and language. Updated with new activities, features and a reader-friendly part structure, it addresses the importance of communication to interprofessional, culturally-sensitive and anti-discriminatorypractice.16Communication is at the heart of all work with people and their problems.Whatever the setting, poor communication can prove very damaging inits consequences. However, at its most effective, it has the power toensure the promotion of equality and well-being. This new edition of an essential text offers a clear and informativeintroduction to the subtleties and practical complexities ofcommunication. Drawing on a wide-ranging theory base from acrossthe social sciences, it demonstrates how key ideas from a number ofdisciplines provide a sound foundation for informed and sensitivepractice. This edition includes:  A consistent focus on the importance of communication withininterprofessional and multidisciplinary contexts; New chapters on communication within specific settings, such asworking with children and with groups; New discussion of potential difficulties in communication forexample, as a result of disability issues or the challenges of interculturalcommunication;16 A broad range of learning resources, such as activities, 'points toponder' and 'voice of experience' comments, reflecting practitioners'real-world experience. With its clear practice focus and emphasis on reflection throughout,Effective Communication is a key text for everyone across the peopleprofessions. It is an ideal introduction for students and practitioners of social work, nursing,health and social care, counselling and pastoral care, teaching and educational support, probation work, youth and community work, and advice studies, as well as managers, leaders, supervisors and humanresource professionals. Updated with new features, activities and a clear part structure, this new edition of Communication and Language stresses the importance of productive communication to effective practice04Part I: THEORYUnderstanding CommunicationUnderstanding LanguageThe Written WordSpeech and Conversation Context and Meaning Part II: PRACTICE Interpersonal Encounters Communicating with Children and Young PeopleWorking with GroupsCommunication DifficultiesPutting it in Writing Managing CommunicationConclusion