"Greet and make them feel better… "
A genuine, friendly smile, accompanied by eye contact is the best welcome. The gentle tone of your voice affects the greeting much more than the words you say. General caring comments play a big part, too.
For example:
Look for something nice to say, eg clothing, hairdo etc and give a genuine compliment.
or a simple ... “How are You” makes a difference, too.
Enquire about their wants… Open questions that usually start with ‘how’, ‘what’, ‘when’ , ‘where’. are leads that will help to explore their needs more. Just the smallest extra touch can make a lot of difference.
Listen to the Response. Proper listening involves complete attention, eye contact and body language. Questions to gain more information or to clarify, are part of the active listening process.
If you have a story or message to share with us on your experiences regarding stroke, as a stroke survivor or a carer, touching on any of the following angles.
Loving yourself
Friendship
Relationships
Family
Tough Stuff
Love and Kindness
Learning Lessons
Follow your Dreams
Making a difference
Overcoming the challenges
please feel free to comment here or email me at - tanjeanna@gmail.com
( More sharing in my next posting )
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