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Reflective Listening in Marriage Counselling

Reflective Listening

Reflective listening is a key element in marriage counselling, encouraging understanding and empathy between partners. This helps couples work through their conversations more productively, promoting healthier relationships.

Common Challenges

Miscommunication and misunderstandings often lead to conflicts in marriages. Reflective listening addresses these issues by ensuring both partners feel heard and validated.

Understanding Reflective Listening

Reflective listening involves actively listening to your partner and then reflecting back on what you have heard. This confirms understanding and shows empathy, which can defuse tensions and build stronger connections. Key benefits include improved communication, increased empathy, and a deeper emotional connection.

This approach is particularly useful in marriage counselling as it encourages partners to express their thoughts and feelings openly, knowing they will be acknowledged without judgment.

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About Reflective Listening

Reflective listening is a communication tool in which the listener mirrors what the speaker has said, showing understanding and attention.

How It Helps

This approach helps reduce conflicts, encourages mutual respect and enhances emotional intimacy between partners.

How It Works

In practice, the listener focuses entirely on the speaker, paraphrasing and summarising their words to ensure clarity and empathy. It involves maintaining eye contact, nodding, and providing verbal acknowledgements.

FAQs

What is reflective listening?
Reflective listening is a process in which the listener paraphrases what the speaker has said to show understanding and validate their feelings.
How does reflective listening benefit marriages?
It improves communication, reduces misunderstandings, and creates a deeper emotional connection between partners.
Can reflective listening be learned?
Yes, with practice and guidance, couples can learn and productively use reflective listening to enhance their communication.

References

  1. Williams, K. (2020). Reflective Listening: A Key Skill in Marriage Counselling. Journal of Family Therapy. Retrieved from [Journal of Family Therapy].
  2. Miller, M. (2019). Effective Communication Techniques for Couples. The Therapy Journal. Retrieved from [The Therapy Journal].
  3. Johnson, S. (2018). Building Empathy in Relationships. Marriage Counselling Review. Retrieved from [Marriage Counselling Review].
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This glossary provides definitions of various counselling terms and approaches for informational purposes only, without implying endorsement or service provision