Active listening worksheet (PDF)
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Active listening worksheet (PDF)?
Active Listening is a skill that enables the listener to pay full attention to and understand both non-verbal and verbal messages that are being conveyed to them in a conversation. They also display certain verbal and nonn-verbal behaviours that indicate they are actually fully attentive and interested in what is being said. It is one of the key skills that holds the foundation of all interpersonal relations.
How will the worksheet help?
The worksheet will help an individual to list down their opinion and experience of active listening both as the speaker and the listener. It can help them identify problematic areas in their own listening style so that they can work towards improving them.
How to use the worksheet?
.Reflect on what active listening means to you and answer the questions. Use your perspective both as a speaker and listener to write down what verbal and nonverbal signs indicate active listening in a conversation. Evaluate your responses based on some indicators of active listening at the end of the worksheet.
