Effective Listening
‘An effective listener is a person who is able to Respond empathetically to another person, retaining Objectivity and not becoming sucked into someone Else’s mire’ ( Porrit L 1990 p.83). What do we hear when we listen? Do we hear the message or just an oral sound? Do we hear what is being said, or not being said? If we do hear, do we show acceptance of the person and their feelings and understandings of the situation? In this essay, I will identify the various skills we need to acquire if we are to become effective listeners. I will look at the importance of these skills, especially during the interaction with clients and show how this can help to improve communication and build relationships based on trust. Whilst looking at all the positive aspects of effective listening, I will provide evidence through several writers to show that negative outcomes will be inevitable if a client does not feel accepted, respected and understood throughout. I intend to identify other essential aspects of effective listening such as the
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Approximate Word count = 1263
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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