Assignment:
Pick a time this week when you will be talking with someone. Without this person knowing, practice as many of the following attending behaviors as you can.
- sitting forward in an open, relaxed way
- maintain appropriate eye contact
- have appropriate facial expressions
- minimize distracting behaviors (such as tapping your foot)
- offer words of encouragement
- how did you handle moments of silence?
After the conversation, write down how you felt and what you were thinking as you practiced these behaviors. Which behaviors came more naturally? Which behaviors were harder to do and why? Which behaviors did you forget to use? What are your hunches on how this person felt as they tried to convey a message to you? Need Assignment Help?
Note: You will lose significant points each week if the reflection assignments are not substantive. References are required for all written assignments. The general rule for references is 1.5 references per page submitted. The reference requirement means a 2-page paper requires a minimum of 3 references.
This assignment serves as a targeted approach to fulfill CSWE Competency 6, emphasizing the practical application of skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course.