QUIZ – DO YOU HAVE SOCIAL FEARS?
INSTRUCTIONS This self-check is mostly focused on fears of being judged negatively by others. It is by no means a tool to diagnose social anxiety, as you may have other symptoms that are related to social anxiety. The information provided here should not be the only information you use to make decisions about your mental […]
THE FOUR TYPES OF LISTENING
Empathic /Active listening: This is listening to understand the other person. It is used for example when someone shares a personal story. In this type of listening, you’re focused on the other person, instead of yourself; you are not listening to your mind chatter or thinking about what you are going to say. Appreciative listening: […]
BUILDING A CONVERSATION
STARTING A CONVERSATION It is helpful to begin by free associating based on something you already know about the person., or ifit is a stranger find something around you to comment on, like the weather, or how late the bus is, etc… Turn that into an open-ended question, rather than a question that can be […]