Michele Singer Reiner was the guiding force in the lives of her family, stressing the need to help and respect one another.

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 ...

From there, narrow down what you’re hearing to what you believe is the best approach in a situation, given timing and other ...

One of the most beautiful and inspiring illustrations of the power of prayer is told about King Chizkiyahu (Berakhot 10). Faced with a divine death sentence that Isaiah describes as irrevocable, ...

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 ...