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Podcast: Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott
Episode: Deepen Intimacy with this Pro Tip from Counseling 101! Ep. 355
Description: When you want to get to know someone better, you ask them a lot of questions, right?Maybe not . . .This week, we pick up on an important point Elliott made last episode about avoiding questions to facilitate effective, authentic communication. It seems counterintuitive, but we can actually gather MORE information and cultivate DEEPER intimacy by communicating with statements.So, how exactly do we do this?Elliott and I share a foundational technique from Carl Rogers’ Client Centered Therapy—reflective listening.It’s a simple adjustment that dramatically alters...