Most people can vividly remember a moment in their life when they felt very deeply heard and understood by another—perhaps by a friend or partner, therapist or teacher, family or community member. On ...

We all want to be heard. We want to be seen and understood. But how skilled are we at extending listening to others? Here are six ways to sharpen your listening skills. Be Present Listening can only ...

My blog has focused mostly on my research in The Family Narratives Lab on the power of family storytelling; families that share more elaborated, coherent stories across the generations, stories of ...

Hearing is passive and happens without trying. Listening is active and needs focus and effort. Good listening can make relationships better and support mental health. Have you ever found yourself ...

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich wants Catholic leaders to listen and be more empathetic to LGBTQ Catholic individuals. "We do better when we listen to others before we speak or make judgments about them ...

Where did you learn to think about other people’s emotions? When did you decide to factor them into your view of the world? Your interactions with others? Personally, I’m not sure I remember a ...