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 that the speaker knows 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.
Why is reflective listening so important?
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. By listening reflectively to someone, we allow emotional healing to take place in his/her life.
As believers we have been given a mandate to minister God's love and healing to the wounded, and ALL of us have been wounded at some time and in some way. It is the desire of People to People Ministries to teach and train believers to use reflective listening skills in their daily interactions.
What this seminar can do for you!
By attending this enlightening seminar you will gain:
- A Biblical view of the importance of being a good listener
- A clear explanation of your learning style and how it affects your interaction with others
- An understanding of how specific "stumbling blocks" interfere with effective communication
- A thorough examination of the skills necessary to become an effective communicator
- An opportunity to practice these listening skills in a supportive environment
Now, YOU can learn how to be a person who knows how to truly listen!
People to People Ministries offers an enlightening and informative seminar designed to equip you with valuable tools that will enable you to become a more effective communicator of God's love.
FRIDAY EVENING
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Participants will respond to Dr. Anthony Gregorc's Style Delineator to discover their unique learning style based on Dr. Gregorc's extensive research on the concrete sequential, abstract random, abstract sequential, and concrete random learning styles. They will gain a very practical and helpful understanding of how their dominant style 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. There will also be opportunity for practical application and practice of these skills.
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