RECOGNIZE UR SKILLS
Active listening therapeutic skill is been proven to be effective in treating somatic symptom like depression or suicidal ideation. Sometimes when our loved ones are seriously ill or experiencing emotional crisis, it is difficult to figure out what to do to help save the situation. Try listening skill, it can save a soul, save your relationship, save your marriage and can even save your promotion in the work place. Most people don't have the empathetical skill to listen. Active listening does not mean being quiet; it means giving your (client) or loved one your complete attention. Active listening in clinical term means validating your trust in a therapeutic process. Learning how to listen is like a gift of dignity to (a client) or your loved one. It is very important we listen to one another in any setting.
TECHNIQUE
Active listening does not mean telling your loved one that u know what he or she is going to say---just listen and demonstrate respect for (his or her) thoughts.
Active listening means paying close attention while your (client) or loved one devises a solution to his or her problem.
Active listening means never be confrontational and do not argue with your (client) or loved one.
Active listening means sharing the burden and acknowledging the pain of your (client) or loved one.
Remember, your body language and demeanor will say a lot about you, so pay attention by holding appropriate eye contact for a comfortable period of time while ur (client) or loved is speaking to you.
Occasionally ask open ended questions, do not let your mind wander to your own personal concerns, nor look around the room - stay focused!
Do not walk away without hearing ALL what he or she has to say, because (his or her) solution may have real chance of working to help the situation.
ACTIVE LISTENING IS CBH APPROVED THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Try it, Apply it, it works !
Dr.Fenny Braide / Psychotherapist
Posted online: March 1, 2011
