Types of Communication The easiest and most natural communication to use. (You’ve been using it since you were a child!) It is a very immature method of.

The easiest and most natural communication to use. (Youve been using it since you were a child!) It is a very immature method of communication and the least effective to use when you are an adult.

Watch these short video clips showing examples of child-like communication and topping!

Has NOTHING to do with actually being a parent! In fact, two-year olds are experts at this!This type of communication tries to direct others behavior.It is effective only because you usually get someone to comply or act a certain way.One way, or dictatorial, communication. No listening involved!

This is the highest level of communication. It is the most effective and desired!It does take time to learn and use this type of communication. It does not happen over night.It not only involves communicating, but ACTIVE LISTENING as well!

This is the way a person expresses themselves through movement, posture and facial expression.It is possible to send one type of verbal message and at the same time, a very different message through body language.Non-Verbal Communication is very powerful and can often be misinterpreted.

Watch this short video clip showing an example of non-verbal communication!

Constructive communication contributes a meaningful exchange of ideas and/or leads to understanding

Examples:Giving positive or encouraging messagesSending clear, concise messagesKeeping the confidences of other peopleUsing tact: (communicating something sensitive without hurting or offending)Asking QuestionsBeing honest and open Speaking with respectBeing a good listener

Destructive communication tears down others and discourages open, adult-like communication.

Examples:Insults, harassment, teasingThreateningLying, blaming, accusingYou-MessagesSwearingSarcasm (When a person says one message, but nonverbal communication and tone of voice says another)GossipToppingNot Listening

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