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Body language as integral part of human communication

"If we really want to understand the other person, understanding their body language is essential"

ELN offers a scientifically based knowledge about body language, used in many different fields such as healthcare, police, education, coaching, etc. The study is founded on neurosciences, communication sciences, kinesiology and psychology.

Expertise Center for Body Language Netherlands (ELN) was founded in 2016 after commotion about the scientific nature of the study of synergology in the U.S.and Canada.

Extensive research into facial micro-expressions by Paul Ekman taught us that a micro movement usually lasts a fraction (1/10) of a second and occurs when the individu is trying to contain or maintain emotional response. Since the nerve impulse has already been released and cannot be reversed, it escapes as a micro-expression.

Body language however is more extensive. Reactions of the body and hands are at least as interesting to observe and analyze when we are talking. Even without speaking our body communicate: "We cannot stop communicating" Paul Watzlawick (psychologist, 1921-2007).

a lecture at the faculty of psychology

University of Amsterdam

Analyzing body language.

Movements can be measured, defined and verified based on existing research.

In forensic analysis, a movement, gesture, eyes and hands, any non-verbal item is a numerical calculation based on correct observation technique. There is no margin of error, as long as the observation is done correctly. There is no guesswork about the conclusions.

An expert in this field analyses videos, any available photo and creates a report in an exact time-line. The work is done purposeful and precisely.

In order to make things tangible, one minute of analysis may take an hour work.

Calibration is a necessity in forensic analysis. An example:

“When you say you are a victim of, par example, a crime, we will ask you first questions about ordinary things, verifiable information. These 'control questions' are used as parameters to check movements, reaction-time and facial expression.

After that, you will then be asked to tell what happened to you and of what were you victim of.

Ultimately, we observe and compare all movements and reactions. If there is a lie or contradiction, it will come to surface"

Improving communication skills

Courses offered:

- Practitioner - Body language as integral part of communication.

Online course: 30 hours + self-study.

- Master - Course of 2-days every month or each 6 weeks. Duration: approx. 20 - 30 months - `Study of 3 levels - online support.

Available in small groups (min. 4 participants).

- ELN also provides (online) workshops, masterclasses and lectures