| Overview: We all think listening is natural and something we do well. But we don't. Too often when we think we are listening, we are merely preparing our response and bursting to say our piece. Listening is a skill that we do best by learning and consciously applying until it is a good habit. In counselling, listening isn't just a passive state but an immensely powerful tool for letting things happen. It doesn't just enable you to learn about another person, but when combined with an absence of judgment and criticism, sends clear messages of respect and valuing to others. |
