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2213 Psych Communication Techniques

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Communication   show
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show use of various communication techniques to impact positive change in pt behavior  
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Verbal communication   show
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Nonverbal communication   show
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Physical space   show
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Actions of kinetics   show
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show parts of spoken language other than the actual words; refer to tone, pitch, emotions expressed verbally (anxiety, fear), and sounds of hesitation, nervous laughter/coughing  
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show can convey presence--used carefully in psych  
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show making self available and showing interest and concern "I'll sit with you awhile." "I'll stay with you."  
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show paying close attention to verbal and non-verbal communications, patterns of thinking, feelings, and behaviors **Face pt, maint eye contact; be open, alert, & patient; respond appropriately***  
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Silence   show
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Empathy   show
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show using open-ended questions to achieve relevance and depth in discussion "Who?" "What?" "Where?" "When?" "What did you say?" "What happened?" "Tell me about it."  
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General leads   show
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Restating   show
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show the implied: rephrasing pts words to highlight an underlying message "It sounds as if you are saying..."  
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Clarification   show
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show commenting on what is seen or heard to encourage discussion "You seem restless." "I noticed you had trouble making a decision about..."  
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show offering a view of what is real and what is not without arguing with the pt "I know the voices are real to you, but I don't hear them.: "I don't see it the same way."  
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Encouraging description of perceptions   show
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show expressing uncertainty about the reality of pts perceptions and conclusions "Is that the only way to interpret it?" "What other conclusion could there be?"  
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show "When did you do this?" "Then what happened?" "What led up to..." "What was the connection between..."  
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Encouraging comparisons   show
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show "So what do you do each time you argue with your wife?" "What feeling do you get when you see your father?"  
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Summarizing   show
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show pursuing a topic until its meaning or importance is clear "Explain more about..." "What bothers you about..." "What happens when you feel this way?"  
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show seeking to verbalize pt feelings expressed indirectly "You seem to get in trouble when you..."  
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Encouraging evaluation   show
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Suggesting collaboration   show
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Encouraging goal setting   show
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show providing information that will help pts make better choices "I can tell you about your medicines." "There are self-help groups available."  
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Encouraging consideration of options   show
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Encouraging decisions   show
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show probing for step-by-step actions that will be needed "What exactly will it take to carry out your plan?" "What else do you need to do?"  
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Blocking   show
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show Describes too much in detail, cannot be selective  
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Echolalia   show
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show Shifts rapidly between UNRELATED topics  
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Loose associations   show
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Mutism   show
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Neologism   show
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Perservation   show
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Pressured speech   show
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Verbigeration   show
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