Communication Techniques Humanist: Humanistic approaches to communication focus on the importance of understanding the perspectives, needs, and emotions of others. They aim to create an environment of openness, respect, and mutual understanding, where Rob and Jim can express themselves freely and be heard. Empathy: This approach involves taking the time to understand the other person's perspective, feelings, and needs. Empathy helps to create an environment of trust and understanding, which can improve communication and relationships. In the case of Rob showing empathy to him would make him feel loved. Active Listening: This approach involves fully engaging with the speaker, paying attention to what they are saying and acknowledging their feelings. Active listening helps to build trust and understanding, and can …show more content…
The system is flexible, and can be adapted to meet the needs of individual users and their families and caregivers. Theories of communication Argyle's theory of communication is a social psychological theory that explores the different aspects of communication and how they interact with each other. According to Argyle, effective communication involves a balance between verbal and non-verbal communication, and between the sender and receiver of the message. Argyle's theory highlights the importance of balancing all of these components in effective communication, as well as the need for active listening and engagement from both the sender and receiver. According to Argyle, good communication requires a mutual understanding of the message and the context, as well as the ability to adjust one's communication style to match the situation. Argyle's theory is widely used in communication research and has been applied to a variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, group communication, and public