LynnPilkington

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Sit down and shut up.

Uncross your legs, unfold your arms, relax your shoulders, look me in the eyes and nod your head. But don’t nod your head too much.

What’s does non-judgemental listening look like to you?

What do you think non-judgemental listening body language SHOULD look like?

When I’m training people in this for Scottish Mental Health First Aid, I always make sure to stress that everyone engages in a different way.

This is a great blog from an OT who highlights the issue with reference to neurodivergent children.

If you are busy trying to look like you are listening, you probably have stopped listening.