listening to resolve conflict and building relationships
or this assignment, you will respond in a 1-page double-spaced essay (250 words minimum) written in APA paragraph form. You may submit the essay directly in the Text Submission box. Check the Course Schedule for the required due date.
Follow the instructions to complete this assignment:
- During your next conversation with a friend or your spouse or significant other, give an empathic response when you detect strong feelings being communicated.
- Note the reaction you get from the other person.
- Confirm whether your empathic response accurately captured what the other person was feeling. Keep giving empathic responses and paraphrases until the other person is convinced that you truly understand him or her.
- Afterward, consider how your conscious efforts to engage in these listening practices created greater rapport and intimacy in your relationship and communication with the other person.
- Write a 1-page (250-word) essay response. Select the title link above and then the Write Submission button to copy and paste your response in the Text Submission box. You may also attach your file, if preferred.
