Active listening is the way in which a Counsellor is able to gather all the necessary information about the child which will enable him/her to be of help.
When carrying out active listening the counsellor should be looking out for the following clues:
• Child’s emotional state
• Child’s intellectual state
• Child’s spiritual state
• Child’s energy levels; for example depressed people have low energy levels
Active listening requires more than just listening to what a child says. It involves taking an interest in the child, making sure they are comfortable about disclosing information and providing support and understanding. It also requires that a counsellor also takes into account the body language that is being displayed, and also the tone,
When carrying out active listening the counsellor should be looking out for the following clues:
• Child’s emotional state
• Child’s intellectual state
• Child’s spiritual state
• Child’s energy levels; for example depressed people have low energy levels
Active listening requires more than just listening to what a child says. It involves taking an interest in the child, making sure they are comfortable about disclosing information and providing support and understanding. It also requires that a counsellor also takes into account the body language that is being displayed, and also the tone,