WEEK 6

I believe that what Paulo was saying about silence is totally true. I believe that some of the most powerful things can be communicated without verbal communication. I think it is critical for speech and communication to occur. If silence was not available nothing could ever be communicated and people would lose important information. As social workers, silence is going to b one of our best allies when talking and interacting with others. First, our clients depend on us to be there for them and to be able to voice themselves with us. They depend on us to listen to them and to respond appropriately by allowing them to utilize us as an outlet. Secondly, our co-workers need us to pay silence when they are discussing things of value, whether it's listening for cnstuctive feedback, advise, help, or whatever the situation. Finally, other people in our lives need us to reward them with silence. Silence allows us to process and reflect on information, take in information from others, and allows us to utilize other means of expression and communication.