Webempathy, the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings, finds its roots in attentive listening.
When we truly listen, we step into the speaker’s.
Give those in grief your undivided attention.
If by phone, go somewhere without any distractions and find small ways to indicate that you are listening.
Webwhen someone has experienced a significant loss, listening and acknowledging their pain is critical.
Failing to do so is the equivalent of invalidating their.
Pay attention and focus on the speaker.
Nonverbal language such as eye contact is important.
Focus your body forward facing to the speaker.