Comments on: Can Listening Skills Get in the Way? http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/ Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:53:08 -0500 hourly 1 By: Sarah Luczaj http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/#comment-47621 Sarah Luczaj Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:49:19 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=554#comment-47621 LOL!! Thank goodness you were there to validate her experience... LOL!!

Thank goodness you were there to validate her experience…

]]> By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/#comment-47618 Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:50:38 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=554#comment-47618 Sarah, :) I agree...I smile every time I think of it. For some reason it tickles my funny bone and lifts my spirits. I did phone Joan about the incident after I got home. I wanted her to know that someone noticed and cared. The workshop was on how we can all be more caring to one another, which is even more funny. :) Sarah,
:) I agree…I smile every time I think of it. For some reason it tickles my funny bone and lifts my spirits. I did phone Joan about the incident after I got home. I wanted her to know that someone noticed and cared. The workshop was on how we can all be more caring to one another, which is even more funny. :)

]]> By: Sarah Luczaj http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/#comment-47608 Sarah Luczaj Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:17:32 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=554#comment-47608 Jean - I have to say that, sad as that experience is, the minister's response had me chortling out loud :-) No need for me to say more! Jean – I have to say that, sad as that experience is, the minister’s response had me chortling out loud :-)

No need for me to say more!

]]> By: Evan http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/#comment-47601 Evan Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:11:43 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=554#comment-47601 Thanks Jean. An excellent example. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Thanks Jean. An excellent example. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

]]> By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk http://counsellingresource.com/features/2008/09/15/listening-skills-problem/#comment-47600 Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:05:13 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/?p=554#comment-47600 That reminds me of a workshop I was in years ago. A local minister who was a true believer in active listening started teaching that section. When he started one woman said she hated it when people used active listening on her. I knew where she was coming from and was surprised when the minister ignored the statement instead of dealing with it. So I said, "Joan said she hates it when people use active listening on her." He became angry and said, "Well I think Joan is too sensitive, and I think you are too!" End of discussion, back to teaching people listening skills. A few minutes later she slipped out of the group and went home. No one noticed. Every time I hear about active listening I think of that experience. That reminds me of a workshop I was in years ago. A local minister who was a true believer in active listening started teaching that section. When he started one woman said she hated it when people used active listening on her. I knew where she was coming from and was surprised when the minister ignored the statement instead of dealing with it. So I said, “Joan said she hates it when people use active listening on her.” He became angry and said, “Well I think Joan is too sensitive, and I think you are too!” End of discussion, back to teaching people listening skills. A few minutes later she slipped out of the group and went home. No one noticed. Every time I hear about active listening I think of that experience.

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