Listening

Basic Principles of Communication

January 17, 2017

We’ve been doing it since the first humanoids appeared on the planet, so by now – hundreds of thousands of years into our existence – we have some basic notions about what governs our communication. We understand that our human interactions are purposeful, not random. We observe that we make choices, that there is usually room for another meaning from what we intend (so communication is ambiguous)... »

Principles of Active Listening

October 16, 2009

Active listening is an essential skill counsellors can exploit to develop a positive and healthy interaction with a client. There are numerous situations in which counsellors can utilise active listening to build rapport with clients and improve overall communication. Some of these are explored in this article. »

Communication and Counselling

October 16, 2009

Communication is one of the fundamental necessities of our relationships with other people, whether it is a stranger, work colleague, family member, child or life partner. While our interpersonal relationships can be rewarding, many of us find ourselves in situations of mis-communication and communication breakdown, often leading to interpersonal conflict. »

How Can Clients Become More Assertive?

October 12, 2009

It is beneficial for clients who are struggling with passive or aggressive communication to be encouraged by counsellors to become more assertive. In this post we outline a step-by-step process to teach clients assertiveness skills. »

Communication Drills for Relationship Counselling

July 24, 2009

Communication has several key aspects which are all the more pertinent to people whose lives are entwined with each other and who need to maintain high levels of understanding. »