Glossary C

Communication system, like language, is a term which recombines symbols to make new meanings; characterized by displacement. Contrast with closed Communication system

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Communication with stakeholders are interactions with interested parties who are not mental health professionals, such as the client’s family and friends, courts, schools, employers, and social services.

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Communicative competence refers to the skill associated with using a language appropriately and effectively in various social situations.

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Communion defined as the commitment to and consideration for the well-being of others.

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Deutsch: Gemeinschaft / Español: Comunidad / Português: Comunidade / Français: Communauté / Italiano: Comunità /

Community is a group of people living in the same geographic area, such as neighborhood, town, or city under common laws; it is also a group of people having fellowship, a friendly association, a mutual sharing, and common interests.

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Community ecology is a term that comprises the psychological and practical relationships between humans and their social, as well as physical, environments.

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Deutsch: Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung / Español: Compromiso Comunitario / Português: Engajamento Comunitário / Français: Engagement Communautaire / Italiano: Impegno Comunitario

Community Engagement in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals or groups actively participate in the life of their community to improve its conditions and foster a sense of belonging and collective efficacy. This concept encompasses a broad range of activities, from volunteer work and civic participation to community organizing and advocacy. In psychology, community engagement is recognized for its potential to enhance individual well-being, social connections, and resilience, as well as to promote positive social change and community development.

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Community health campaign refers to a community-wide education program that provides information about how to lessen risk factors and promote health.

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