Most people can vividly remember a moment in their life when they felt very deeply heard and understood by another—perhaps by a friend or partner, therapist or teacher, family or community member. On ...

ATLANTA -- For as long as I can remember, I always thought of myself as a good listener. As a child, if anyone gave me instructions, I could recite them back. That did not mean that I was going to ...

In our fast-paced world filled with constant communication, the art of listening often takes a back seat. In our eagerness to express ourselves, we sometimes forget the power and importance of ...

Here are some challenging questions and answers. 1. What can I say or do when I would like to engage in a conversation with a few others — but I am shy and quiet? Listen carefully. Then, ask a ...

We all want to be heard. We want to be seen and understood. But how skilled are we at extending listening to others? Here are six ways to sharpen your listening skills. Be Present Listening can only ...

We found that new neurons in the adult brain are linked to reduced cognitive decline—particularly in verbal learning, or learning by listening to others. Researchers know that new neurons contribute ...

My blog has focused mostly on my research in The Family Narratives Lab on the power of family storytelling; families that share more elaborated, coherent stories across the generations, stories of ...

Schools are a microcosm of society. So it should have been no surprise that in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, a class of our middle school students – who have grown up on social media, where Kirk ...