Doula

Category - Communication

When you visit a client in the hospital after the birth, she says, "My partner didn't want me to have a natural birth. But today, he can't stop raving about how strong I was." Your BEST response is:
  1. "That must make you feel great! Your relationship is stronger now, and you can enjoy your baby together."
  2. "He was such a doubter."
  3. "Didn't he think I could help?"
  4. "I bet it's fun to prove him wrong."
Explanation
Answer: A - Identifying emotions doesn't always mean finding the negative emotion in a statement. Active listening is important at building trust and respect even in a positive conversation. An additive response helps to avoid miscommunication, and increases the connection between those in conversation. Judgments and personal feelings are not helpful, even in positive conversations.
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