Communication in Marley and Me

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An 8 page research paper/essay that offers a movie review of Marley & Me (2008, directed by David Frankel for 20th Century Fox) is a film currently at theaters that frequently dramatizes excellent communication and a warm loving relationship between the principal protagonists, which are John and Jenny Grogan, their children and, of course, their Labrador retriever, Marley. This review of this film examines eight scenes from the film in terms of the messages that they convey pertaining to therapeutic relationships and skilled communication techniques. The implications of the messages for nurses and their relationship with their clients are then explored, drawing on relevant literature. Bibliography lists 9 sources.