What is Reflective Listening?
Reflective listening is a combination of two creative processes:
- A real understanding of what the speaker is attempting to say through words and body language
- Reflecting those feelings and thoughts through words, tone of voice, body posture, and gestures so the speaker knows that he/she is being understood
Reflective listening focuses on the speaker's emotions and concerns rather than on the listener's experiences and advice.
The only sure way to know what someone means is to reflect their words and feelings back to them for clarification.
What This Seminar Can Do For You!
We believe that every one of us longs for someone to listen and understand our feelings without judging us, trying to fix our problem or giving us unwanted advice. It is our desire to teach and train individuals to use reflective listening techniques in order to maintain healthy communication in their daily interactions.
By attending this enlightening seminar you will gain:
- A clear explanation of your learning style and how it affects your interaction with others
- An understanding of how specific "stumbling blocks" interfere with healthy communication
- A thorough examination of the techniques necessary to become an effective communicator
- An opportunity to practice these listening techniques in a supportive environment
People to People Ministries offers an enlightening and interactive seminar designed to equip you with valuable tools that will enable you to maintain healthy communication in your daily interactions.
FRIDAY EVENING
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Seminar participants will be introduced to potentially life-changing information as they discover their own unique learning style and gain an understanding of how it affects their relationship and communication with others.
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a break for lunch
~ The Friday evening session is a pre-requisite to Saturday's session ~
Communication belief systems will be challenged, stumbling blocks to effective interaction will be examined, and reflective listening skills will be demonstrated and taught. Opportunity will also be provided for practical application and practice of these skills.
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