Feelings. The grease for the world. Instead of avoiding them, what would happen if we acknowledge the information they give us? Connect with something more as Jules Maloney – Our Community Listens facilitator from Milwaukee, WI – Sarah, and Adam explore the feelings within.
Facilitators often hear alumni say, “I wish I had these skills earlier in life.” To do that, the focus on getting the skills into the hands of educators has become important.
We want people to change. Yet examining our motive first is imperative. Should I confront? Listen to perspectives, tips, stories, and experiences with confrontation. We can impact the outcome of the conversation if we choose.
The upcoming school year is going to be different. And that sentence my friends might be the understatement of the year!
Just when you think you have no control over what is happening in your life…….you realize that you do. You can choose. Choose your attitude, your behavior, and how they align with your values and meet your needs. AND when your choices are different from another’s…..you have a choice then too. Life is full of choices.
What if we had the chance to model empathetic listening in our schools and teach youth how to handle complicated emotions better?
Do I want to be right or be in a relationship? Acceptance versus agreement. If we can accept others and see their perspective, we have the potential to solve problems together. What does it take?…listening and understanding.
In the world today having the ability to empathically listen to someone is in high demand. Giving someone the floor to share their story and let them share their truth, while we listen with our whole heart can be powerful and bring us together.
However, there…
How have the communication skills made an impact with youth? Why is it important to listen with empathy, especially to our children?
What is it like inside your house right now during these times of change? Have there been blowups over dirty clothes left on the bathroom floor? Absolute panic and…
