The Gift of Active Listening: Building Trust and Connection

Episode 7 April 16, 2024 00:32:34
The Gift of Active Listening: Building Trust and Connection
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The Gift of Active Listening: Building Trust and Connection

Apr 16 2024 | 00:32:34

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Show Notes

In this episode, you will discover why listening is crucial to any conversation and how it can help create meaningful connections and positive change. Hosts Tara and Karen explore the concept of active listening, a skill psychologists Carl Rogers and Richard Farson defined as essential for effective communication. They also share personal experiences and delve into other aspects of healthy communication practices. This includes the power of the pause, the significance of authenticity, empathy, and non-verbal signals in building trustworthy relationships.

Music: Love Is Waiting

Produced in collaboration with VMJ Arts Collective

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