Psychodynamic And Non-Therapeutic Techniques To Effective Communication

The act of communicating during counseling sessions consists of sending and receiving messages simultaneously. When either of these acts, i.e. sending or receiving are interrupted, or distorted the quality of communications is degraded. Consequently, counselors must maintain a personal and interpersonal awareness of their client’s attentiveness of both elements and in tune when either element is lacking that contributes to effective communication. Conversely, the counselors should adjust to their clients’ communication needs to reduce any communication blockage that may occur through therapeutic and non-therapeutic techniques. Sherko, Sotiri,, & Lika (2013) clarify how the therapeutic exchange of information and ideas helps clients to