Communication across the lifespan /
edited by Susan Shaw, Ailsa Haxell, and Terry Weblemoe.
- xxiv, 348 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1 Communication and development; 1. Introducing communication & development. 2. The antenatal journey; 3. Birth and neonate; 4.Communication with babies and young children; 5. School age; 6. Teens; 7. Early adulthood; 8. Middle years; 9. Senior years; 10. Death, grief and bereavement; Part 2 Communication and human engagement; 11. Communication and survival; 12. Access and communication; 13. Power relations; 14. Culture; 15. Social and interpersonal dynamics; 16. Touch; 17. Media; 18. Types of messages; 19. Language and vocabulary; 20. Style and manner; 21. Receiving the message; 22. Written communication; 23. The electronic message; 24. Creative messages; Part 3 professional communication; 25. Professional communication; 26. Therapeutic engagement; 27. Care at a distance.
"Communication Across the Lifespan combines communication and lifespan development, in order to equip students entering health, disability and related fields with the skills they need to engage effectively with people of all ages and life experiences. The book gives a sound introduction to the essential concepts of therapeutic communication across the lifespan within the New Zealand environment, and is informed by current issues and debate, designed to encourage critical thinking and reflection. Health and wellness issues are covered from the perspective of patients and professionals which enable students to hear what patients say and to explore their own lived experience of health and illness."--Publisher website.
0195585143 9780195585148
2012418216
Interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication in children. Interpersonal communication in adolescence. Older people--Communication. Allied health personnel and patient. Communication in social work. Communication. Communication. Interpersonal Relations.