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How to Listen

Tools for Opening Up Conversations When It Matters Most

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How to Listen

By: Katie Colombus, The Samaritan Enterprises Limited
Narrated by: Laura Kirman
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Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues.

From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of listening without judgement and draws on the extensive experience of Samaritans in offering practical advice to apply to your own life.

Friendly and approachable, with a preface by Michael Palin, it includes helpful tips from trained Samaritans on how to talk about how we are feeling, as well as how to listen to one another in a way that can prevent day-to-day concern or worry from escalating into more complex emotions.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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I was told that I do not listen and didnt agree or understand. After listening to this audiobook, I felt a lot of guilt to have not given enough space for someone to talk. Great enlightening book!

what is important most

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this book was wonderful. I feel I am a terrible listener and this can only help me improve, I wi definitely master these tips and methods..

I related to the mother dying suddenly one moment they there, the next they are gone.. and I feel I have just been in Limbo since then... 6 years later I think it's time I practiced active listening and become like my mother... she was an angel to so many.

amazing and I can relate

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Just the right length of the book to listen to. Great informative sections for application.

Easy to grasp

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Loved the pace and way it was read. Very enjoyable to listen to and lots of important things to be reminded of (from someone whose job and friendships involve putting this into practice).

Really enjoyed.

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I wanted to listen to this audio book because I work with young people and am often helping them when they are struggling. This book offers such thoughtfu, practical advice and is so helpful. I recommend it highly.

so helpful

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I feel we all know the value of good communication and a lot of us want to be able to support our loved ones in the best way for them.

I have a sales business and have a brother who is experiencing some mental health challenges so I found some of the practical questions designed to get the person to feel comfortable to speak invaluable.

I am now going to study the book as I want to retain more of the ideas and test them out.

Some very practical guidance

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Both narration and content very clear and understandable. very interesting perspective on the world of mental health.

very clear voice

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Really insightful and interesting look at how to help someone when they are going through a troubling time. Provides practical tips and real life case studies to bring the theory to life. Inspiring and up beat it provides a light to follow for people who want to help others out of darkness.

We should all listen to this

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I found this book as I wanted to learn more about listening in general, though this book is specifically about how to help and listen to people you care about who are going through something difficult. It was interesting, practical and helpful. As someone who quickly goes into "solution mode" when I see someone struggle, the chapter on "it's ok not to be ok" helped me to see how that can be unhelpful when a person is in a negative mindset and they just want to be heard, not "fixed".

Practical and to the point

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There are some interesting bits to this, but as someone has said it is more of an advert for the Samaritans than it suggests it will be on the cover. It is also, as a result, very focused on people in crisis, rather than being a general guide that is obviously applicable to everyday (non-crisis) situations and life. That isn’t to say there aren’t good tips within it, but if you aren’t picking it up because you have someone in real trouble and you want to know where to turn or what to do, and you just want to know how to listen better in, say, an everyday work situation, then the Samaritans part may become a little annoying.

Some good tips, but too focused on crisis

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