{"id":2435,"date":"2025-02-16T19:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T19:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/?post_type=mathima&#038;p=2435"},"modified":"2025-02-27T13:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:19:14","slug":"28-mindfulness-listening","status":"publish","type":"mathima","link":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/index.php\/lesson\/28-mindfulness-listening\/","title":{"rendered":"28. Mindfulness Listening"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Aim<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The aim of this activity is to promote active listening and mindfulness among young people. By practicing mindfulness listening, participants can develop their ability to be present in the moment, improve their communication skills, and deepen their relationships with others.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Trainee profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Any. 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Ask questions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">What did you learn about active listening during the activity?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">How did it feel to share your personal story with the group?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">How did it feel to listen mindfully to others?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Tips and hints<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Encourage participants to speak from the heart and share personal experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Emphasize the importance of active listening and being present in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Provide a safe and non-judgmental space for participants to share.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Safety measures<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This activity provides an opportunity for young people to practice active listening and mindfulness in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. 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