Dr. Nash speaks with a young patient
Spark: Nonverbal Communication Bias

Explore how nonverbal communication influences interactions between youth and adults in a clinical setting. By the end of this Spark, participants will be able to state basic terms and concepts related to unconscious bias and nonverbal communication, and reflect on how nonverbal communication can help adolescents feel valued and welcomed at your health center.
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FOR MEDICAL HEALTH CENTERS
Presentation Slides

Let's look at ways we can be aware of nonverbal communication as we try to be culturally responsive and patient-centered with adolescent patients.

Script

Explore how nonverbal communication impacts interactions between youth and adults in a clinical setting.

Sparklers

What can you do with your non-verbal communication/body language to send a welcoming message to the person in front of you.

FOR YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
Presentation Slides

One of the biggest ways that we can be responsive to the needs of teens is through communication – both in how we communicate messages to young people and how we perceive the messages we get from young people.

Script

Explore how nonverbal communication impacts interactions between youth and adults.

Sparklers

What can you do with your non-verbal communication/body language to send a welcoming message to the person in front of you.