In 1.5 page, write and submit three therapeutic communication techniques you would use during your interaction with the special needs clients. Discuss why you think the technique used is the best for...

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    As a student nurse, it is essential to have good communication skills to provide quality care for special needs clients. Therapeutic communication is a vital tool in nursing that involves verbal and non-verbal techniques that help to build a trusting relationship between the nurse and the client. In this essay, I will discuss three therapeutic communication techniques that I would use during my interaction with special needs clients, supported by nursing articles less than 5 years old.
    Active listening is one of the essential therapeutic communication techniques that I would use to communicate with special needs clients. Active listening involves paying full attention to the client's verbal and non-verbal messages, providing feedback to clarify, and encouraging them to continue talking (Cox & Teagle, 2019). Active listening helps to build a trusting relationship, and clients feel heard and understood, which can improve their mental and emotional health. For example, if a special needs client is feeling anxious, active listening can help me identify the cause of the anxiety and provide appropriate interventions to manage it. According to a study by Merzel et al. (2021), active listening can help to reduce anxiety levels among clients with special needs,...