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Ask Open-Ended Questions

Activities: Active Listening Strategies Encourages them to share more information and feel heard. Tips Use questions like, ‘Can you tell me more about what’s upsetting you?’

Avoid Dismissive Language

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Activities: Active Listening Strategies Prevents invalidating their feelings, which could escalate tension. Tips Refrain from saying, ‘It’s not a big deal,’ or ‘You’re overreacting.’

Avoid Interrupting

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Activities: Active Listening Strategies Encourages open communication and prevents escalation. Tips Let them finish speaking, even if you feel the need to correct or respond.

Activities: Active Listening Strategies Demonstrates respect for their emotional state and encourages thoughtful communication. Tips Allow silence if they need time to process their thoughts before responding.

Listen without Judgement

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Activities: Active Listening Strategies Creates a safe space for open expression and reduces defensiveness. Tips Focus on understanding their perspective rather than preparing your response.

Summarize Key Points

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Activities: Active Listening Strategies Clarifies misunderstandings and shows you’re actively listening. Tips Repeat back what they’ve shared to ensure understanding: ‘What I hear you saying is…’

Ask Open-Ended Questions

Avoid Dismissive Language

Avoid Interrupting

Be Patient

Listen without Judgement

Summarize Key Points

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