Listen better: Notice nonverbals, bring them into verbal status, talk about them

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Category: Wilma's Wake Minders

Published: Monday, 29 August 2016 12:25

Written by Wilma Zalabak

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When I say to notice nonverbals I mean to bring them into verbal status. Talk about them. If the child's voice pitch or volume rises, if the spouse's hands keep fidgeting, if the teen's eyes roll, you can ask and listen about what that means. This will make better listening and better communication.