The Reflective Listening Model

The Reflective Listening Model is a communication technique where you listen carefully to someone’s words, feelings, and underlying messages, then paraphrase or restate what they've said. This shows understanding and encourages the person to share more openly. It helps build trust, clarifies misunderstandings, and makes conversations more empathetic. By reflecting back what you hear, you demonstrate active engagement and support deeper conversations, fostering better connections and problem-solving.