2 Steps to Being a Better Listener & Communicating More Effectively with Dr. Kate Truitt

In this psychoeducation video, Dr. Kate Truitt explains that reflective listening is a really powerful tool for letting other people know that we care, see, and hear them. By getting the “me” out of the way, we can connect with them. Often in communication, we start thinking about how we’re going to respond to what’s been shared with us, so we lose sight of what the other person is actually telling us. Since our brain loves to be right, it will jump in and fill in what we missed from the conversation. That information usually confirms our own biases rather than connecting with the messages the other person is trying to convey. She then walks us through how to effectively enact reflective listening. First, we need to make sure that we are in a headspace where we can be present and truly hear what they’re saying. Once the other person communicates their point, we should take a moment and paraphrase what we think they’ve heard back to them. Then we ask them if we’re correct, and if we aren’t then we should invite them to share more and provide clarity for us. When we can correctly answer what is going on with this person right now, and have that information verified by the person we’re speaking with, then we know that we are effectively listening and creating space for deeper connection. #CommunicationSkills #Relationships #ActiveListening For more information and blogs visit , find inspiration on Instagram @, join Dr. Kate live Clubhouse @DrKateTruitt, and subscribe to us here for weekly videos! Want to learn more? Dr. Kate hosts live virtual workshops teaching self-healing in your hands tools and techniques. Join her and the Viva Excellence team to build your at home brain care program! Register here: Dr. Kate Truitt is a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, as well as holds a MBA in Healthcare Administration. She is the CEO of the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles, Chairman of the Board of the Amy Research Foundation, and leads her flagship organization Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates located in Pasadena, CA. Her teams of expert psychologists and psychotherapists provide individual therapy, group therapy, executive coaching, and neurofeedback throughout California via telehealth. Contact us today to learn more or to begin your healing journey with one of our expert team members: 626-524-5525 or © 2021 by Dr. Kate Truitt All rights reserved. No part of this video may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright holder.