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Reflective Listening

Paraphrase what you heard before responding — speaker confirms you heard.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Prove understanding before answering.

Steps

  1. 1
    Listen fully without interruption.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Feels truly heard.

Evidence base

School: Active Listening

Founders: Carl Rogers (1957)

Rogers — Client-Centered Therapy.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Reflective Listening" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Reflective Listening"?
Feels truly heard. In the short term: Deeper dialogue.
Is "Reflective Listening" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Active Listening (Carl Rogers (1957)). Rogers — Client-Centered Therapy.
Is "Reflective Listening" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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