3. #1

4. A Relationship Like No Other
Sibling relationships play a unique role in many of
our lives because…
they are pervasive
involuntary and permanent
shared history
comes in different forms

5. >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

6. 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

7. #2

8. THIS INCLUDES 3
DIFFERENT FIELDS

9. 1.Family doctors
2.Psychologists
3.Psychiatrists

10. 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

11. #3

12. 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.

13. Siblings can be…
life long friends
a source of emotional support
can improve physical health
social development
sense of self

15. #4

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

17. #5

18. Helpful In The Future*
The business world demands a deep understanding
of clients’ intentions and demeanor to facilitate
meaningful conversation

19. -- Thank you