The Real Power of Listening


	The Real Power of Listening

thetappingman

9-26-2008 2:06 AM

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listening, listen, therapy, relationships, witnessing

thetappingman says:

Truly listening to someone can been transformational for them without any fancy intervention techniques

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11-20-2008 5:53 PM

balthazarus

it's about creating a space for the 'other'.

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