Question: what are the different types of therapeutic communication?
Answer: Using Silence. At times, it's useful to not speak at all. ... 
Accepting. Sometimes it's necessary to acknowledge what patients say and affirm that they've been heard. ... 
Giving Recognition. ... 
Offering Self. ... 
Giving Broad Openings. ... 
Active Listening. ... 
Seeking Clarification. ... 
Placing the Event in Time or Sequence.