For this first post I am supposed to write about a person I admire based on their communication skills. I chose someone I truly admire for their communication skills my Nutrition Professors, Dr. Patricia Miner. She taught me a lot of what I know about counseling patients. When she talks with you, she engages you. She is receptive, attentive and genuine. She has been a nutritionist for many years, and she knows that health behavioral changes come from more than education. I always remember the tips she shared about body language, verbal and non-verbal communication and how important it is to make the other person feel heard.
Returning to school has been a new challenge for me. I am not the greatest written communicator. I find the message loses it's essence. I wish we had more than a smiley face to connote excitement :) or a sad face to state disappointment :( When will technology give us more than symbols >:S
Working through my second MS online has really pushed my capacity to communicate through written language. I am looking forward to learning more.
Message for the week:
Are you practicing your listening skills?
Thank you for sharing the impact Dr.Miner has had on your life and your thoughts on communication. I believe the best communicators are those who listen and understand your view point. I hope through this course, communication because easier for you.
ReplyDeleteAngie, I enjoyed reading about Dr. Miner. I think the fact that she is receptive to what other people are saying enhances her ability as a communicator. The ability to engage your audience is one of the signs of a good communicator. I'm certain that you have learned much through Dr. Miner. Thanks for sharing, Angie.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about Dr. Miner, and the picture that you posted at the ending of your blog. It is so true that communication has two key parts: listening and talking. I should say I was not an effective communicator, and I hope I can be a better one after learning through the course. I hope I can communicate with children and their families in a better way to serve them better. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Angela, I hope you made it through the hurricane ok.......
ReplyDeleteI did not know this was your second master’s degree, congratulations! That is great!
It is wonderful that you had a professor that made such a positive impact on you. I am sure she is a role model that you can look to as a guide as you move through your career. Glad to be in class with you again!
Jill
Hello Angela,
ReplyDeleteI agree that working on a degree online has helped with my written communication. I look forward to the day technology does catch up with more symbols in order for us to express our emotions. It sounds like your nutrition professor also has a honest relationship with her students. I hope your family did not have a lot of damage from the storm. I live in Cambridge, MD and some people in our area did not have power for a day. I hope all is well in your area.