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.