Nonviolent Communication

Perhaps the title of this article caught your eye. Was your initial response something like, “Are you kidding? I do not use violence to communicate!” If so, you are not alone. This was my reaction as well when I was discussing a care plan with a colleague who informed me that its language was violent. In the moment, I was puzzled and, if I’m truthful, offended. I reread the care plan thinking I had missed something, that staff had written offensive or inappropriate words. My colleague went on the clarify that nonviolent communication supports connection, a universal human need, yet elements of this care plan were punitive and fostered disconnection.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Communication and Culture Source Type: news