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Supportive Listening™ | May 2009 Newsletter |
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"From the Listening Labs" with Eran: Let Them Hurt ![]() My grandmother recently moved to a senior citizens home, and is not very happy about it. She misses her old apartment (where she lived for the past 2,000 years), she misses knowing that her old apartment exists as it used to (it was renovated by the people who live there now), she misses her autonomy, and having a gas stove. She's doing okay; she's just not happy. I visited her a little while ago, together with a few other family members. When, at some point, she mentioned how much she misses her old apartment and how unhappy she occasionally feels, one family member jumped in: "Well, You have to realize, You're getting older, and You can't do things as well as You used to. It's not safe for You to live alone. Your apartment is gone now - there's really nothing that can be done about it. You are not in a position to take care of yourself, and-" I had to intervene.* I could see my grandmother growing more upset, feeling alone in her misery. I stopped the person who was speaking, quite forcefully, relative to me ("enough! There's no need to twist the knife. Really") and then turned to my grandmother and said "You really miss your old place, huh?" Supportive Listening in Health Care Do you know a health care group or community that could benefit from Supportive Listening? Check out the health care section of our website to see our latest offering "Plugging the Emotional Drain of Caring." We can come work with you to tailor a workshop for your group's unique needs. For more information, email Paul. Presenting "Master the Tango of Listening" Is your organization looking for a fun, interactive experience? Paul's new one hour talk includes stories from the dance floor, partner movement and listening exercises, and group discussion. Participants come away with a greater appreciation for the power of listening, and a practical tool they can start using right away.Question? Contact Paul. Supportive Listening Forums Our free forums have a great Q&A section with a lot of information about Supportive Listening. You're welcome to browse what's there already and post questions, and answers, of your own. |
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