Interpersonal Communication and Therapeutic Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Therapeutic Communication 1
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION
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Interpersonal Communication and Therapeutic Communication 2
Interpersonal Communication and Therapeutic Communication
This paper presents a comprehensive reflection on three interpersonal communication
techniques and develops knowledge of interpersonal therapeutic communication. This will
demonstrate how interpersonal communication is needed in meeting individuals through the
identification of scrips and studying the perception via examples from real-world communication
(O'Toole 2016).
By keeping a record of the several interactions which I participated in over a period of
four days, I acknowledged the importance of effective interpersonal communication between
various persons. For instance, I realized the importance of communication in my basic physical
needs when I had to pass my messages of feeling hungry to my parents. I could deliver the
message quickly to my mother since I only had to get to her while at home and instantly express
my need orally.
I also acknowledged the importance of oral communication. This was the first instance I
appreciated the oral technique of interpersonal communication. I also recognized my
interpersonal need for safety as I was getting back home alongside my friend. Because my friend
was feeling unwell, I told him that I would be driving the car back home. In terms of belonging
needs, I acknowledged the importance of interpersonal communication in meeting my needs as I
spent my entire evening with my close friends chatting with them on various issues and using
non-verbal communication technique of interpersonal communication (Arnold and Boggs 2015).
I also acknowledged the need for proper interpersonal communication with respect to the
perception which I used to have at various scenarios and for diverse individuals in my
surroundings. Since I usually greet my friends with hug and smile in my face whenever I meet
them, I had a view that it was a right and acceptable means of greeting friends within my