Competent Communicator

When I think of competent communicators the first person I think of is my husband Chris.  I consider him to be an effective communicator as well as a social butterfly.  When he speaks to people he is actively listening as well as actively speaking.  He always looks you in the eye and will respond to understanding with verbal and nonverbal cues.  When he speaks the room listens.  He always asks questions for understanding and will express his thoughts and feelings without hurting anyone around him.  He watches his language and makes you feel valued.  He always empathizes and is humble.  The thing that sticks out the most is his use of "I" statements.  When he uses these statements he takes responsibility for how he feels and what he wants.  I have gained so much from our relationship and it is all because of him.

 

We have the tools to become effective communicators! What we need is to overcome fears to advocate for the children and families we work for.  Communication is key and we need it to better ourselves, our children, and our future!