Practice active listening by asking a peer to talk about her or his day. Lead with a broad statement such as “Tell me about your day.” At various intervals use different responses to encourage the...

Practice active listening by asking a peer to talk about her or his day. Lead with a broad statement such as “Tell me about your day.” At various intervals use different responses to encourage the speaker to continue and to feel understood. Pay particular attention to reflecting feelings and content, restatement, and clarification. Have the speaker and a third person comment on your use of communication responses.