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#1

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A Relationship Like No Other

Sibling relationships play a unique role in many of our lives because…

they are pervasiveinvoluntary and permanentshared historycomes in different forms

>Sibling relationships often reflect the overall condition of cohesiveness within a family

>Characteristics like age, gender, and the parental influence can effect the overall relationship between siblings

Of course, those who are born into a family with more than one child will form some type of relationship with their sibling or siblings

>96% of Americans share this relationship

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#2

THIS INCLUDES 3 DIFFERENT FIELDS

1.Family doctors2.Psychologists3.Psychiatrists

PROFESSIONALS OF THESE FIELDS…

• Use interpersonal communication between family members as an indicator of family relational strength and to identify any possible maladies to be corrected

OR

• To study and research to further understand the potential impact and importance this relationship makes on one another

SO WHAT…

#3

It is important to understand sibling relationships and all aspects of interpersonal communication in order to better observe and understand verbal and nonverbal communication signals.

Siblings can be…life long friendsa source of emotional supportcan improve physical healthsocial developmentsense of self

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#4

Psychologists, psychiatrists, and doctors believe there needs to be more research done on sibling communication and interaction patterns

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CHOICE

#5

Helpful In The Future*

The business world demands a deep understanding of clients’ intentions and demeanor to facilitate meaningful conversation

-- Thank you