Communication Worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
Author bio
The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
Communication is the mutual interaction among two or more individuals. Communication allows you to understand others and to be understood.
Communication can either be auditory (speaking or singing) or nonverbal (body language, sign language).
Good communication improves morale and confidence, builds relationships, and resolves conflicts.
What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?
Communication theory states that all living things that exist on the planet communicate, however, the way we communicate is different.
The communication theory framework examines communication through different viewpoints;
● Mechanistic
Communication is simply the transmission of information from the first party to the second party.
● Psychological
Communication is not only the flow of information from the sender to the receiver but the thoughts, feelings and emotions the sender tries to convey to the receiver.
● Social
Communication occurs as a result of the interaction between the sender and the receiver.
● Systemic
Communication is created when individuals interpret information in their own understanding and draw their own conclusion.
● Critical
Communication occurs when individuals express their power and authority among other individuals.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
Practising good communication is a leeway to great opportunities and relationships in your everyday life. It is a great skill to have in developing one’s personality and exuding great leadership power.
This worksheet will also help you understand others and be understood.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
This worksheet is a self-evaluation kit to learn to communicate effectively.
This worksheet is intended to help individuals learn to converse respectfully with others, convey messages clearly, practice active listening, and think critically.
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