Hello, all! Thanks for having some patience with the lack of an episode last week. I think it was worth it because this is a packed episode. In this week's episode, I dive deep into my favorite tips and techniques to make you a better communicator and a better listener. In the field, we call these "active listening" techniques and they are the fundamental techniques that all therapists learn to help people open up and trust them.

Here are the tips covered:

You have more than one shot.
Pay attention to emotional state.
Listen before speaking.
Nonverbal behaviors.
Open-ended questions.
Restatements.
Reflections.
Silence.

I think you'll get a lot out of this episode!

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Episode 217: Communication and Active Listening Tips