... An example where a care worker might take a submissive position during a conversation could be when they are talking with a client about a sensitive topic. By them taking this position it will help the client to feel they have some control and that the staff respects them. Also if the care worker is slouching or has their arms closed this shows that they are clearly not interested and they have something better to do hence don't have the time of day to talk to the service user and this makes the service user feel unimportant and could make matters worse for example if the service user was known to have tried to commit suicide in the past, it could make them close up and not want to share information with anyone as they might feel all care staff will treat them like this. Therefore effective communication is enhanced if ...

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