Download or read book Communication Basics for Human Service Professionals written by Elam Nunnally and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1989-04-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, great strides have been made in the development of communication frameworks, information theory, communication skills and techniques for problem solving. This volume brings these developments to the attention of human service practitioners and students and provides a foundation in communication principles and skills. Focusing on the basic knowledge and skills necessary for effective interviewing, the authors cover such basic topics as awareness, self disclosure, giving and responding to feedback, listening, non-verbal messages, problem solving and conflict resolution.