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Listening
Greetings,
As a part of my training to become a therapist, I am learning how to become a better listener and also learning how to be fully present with those who are sharing their stories with me. I received feedback from my supervisor that I tend to say "mhmm" a lot, which may be misinterpreted as affirming what the person is saying as opposed to simply listening. How do you all communicate to another that you are fully present and actively listening without saying anything such as utterances like "mhmm," "yes," or headnods, etc?
In Peace~
As a part of my training to become a therapist, I am learning how to become a better listener and also learning how to be fully present with those who are sharing their stories with me. I received feedback from my supervisor that I tend to say "mhmm" a lot, which may be misinterpreted as affirming what the person is saying as opposed to simply listening. How do you all communicate to another that you are fully present and actively listening without saying anything such as utterances like "mhmm," "yes," or headnods, etc?
In Peace~
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What about eye contact, body language and asking relevant questions at certain key areas to help the speaker elucidate what he is trying to explain?
And if I'm listening to a 'good talker'; i.e. someone who can talk for long periods of time, I'll tell myself to just settle down, relax, and listen.
Listening closely can be tough work though; and if I'm ever at saturation point, that's time to make a break for a cup of tea.
don't know what thats like?
try to bring up joyful memories or someone you can love. then cultivate that opening. feel both the good and bad.
do you want real communion? let the heart feel again.
@zombiegirl the eyes are definitely a give away!