Communication and Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship Therapeutic communication is essential.
This required cultural competence and may be challenging when dealing with individuals who have different backgrounds, beliefs, and values than you.
Explain how you would respond when an individual's values conflict with yours.
How would you communicate with that individual and/or their significant others and families?
What aspects of the communication process can you use to overcome any potential barrier.
Textbook from Edelman, Kudzma and Mandle Health promotion throughout the life span 8th edition