Communication skills for working with children and young people : introducing social pedagogy / Pat Petrie.

Revised edition of: Communicating with children and infants. 2nd ed. 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide places the adult-child relationship at the heart of practice, and focuses on the child as a whole person - aiming to support their overall development through strong relationships built around effective communication. Topics covered include non-verbal communication, how to deal with questions, conflict and criticism, and communicating in groups. It also draws on the innovative ideas found in social pedagogic.

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Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People: Introducing Social Pedagogy; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Interpersonal Communication and Social Pedagogy; 2. Preverbal Communication; 3. Careful Listening; 4. Being an Encouraging Listener; 5. Feedback; 6. Reflecting Feelings; 7. Communications About Yourself; 8. Questions; 9. Messages About Power and Messages About Equality; 10. Conflict: When You are Criticised; 11. Conflict: Confronting Problems; 12. Communicating in Groups and Meetings; 13. Confidentiality.

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