Each of us is struggling with something. Some struggles are evident to others and some are known only to oneself. For many reasons it may be difficult to talk about these situations with friends, family or business associates:
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You may not know WHAT to say |
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You may not know HOW to say what you want to say |
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You may be embarrassed to say what you want to say |
Perhaps you're faced with making a hard decision. Perhaps you and your spouse or partner are negotiating a divorce or separation. Perhaps there's a situation at work that has become unbearable. This is where Just Listening can be of service:
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It's anonymous and confidential -- no one will ever know |
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It's neutral and impartial -- Just Listening doesn't take sides and doesn't promote particular solutions or actions |
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It's non-judgemental -- Just Listening accepts you and the situation as they are, while helping you explore whether there is something you can or should do to change things |
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There's no pressure or expectation that you will change anything, solve anything, or do anything differently |
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It's supportive -- you can take your time, try different ways of saying what you need to say, and always be treated with patience and respect |
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Referrals are available -- twelve years' experience in conflict management makes Just Listening well-qualified to refer you, if necessary, to other sources of professional help |
You can meet with a professional listener by yourself, with your spouse or partner, or with a business associate -- whatever will work best for you. For an appointment in your office, home, or other convenient location, call 206-351-4724 or email us.
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What is a Fair Witness? A Fair Witness is a neutral & impartial third party who observes, and sometimes documents, proceedings when accuracy and objectivity are at a premium. Couples, groups, and business associates conducting important negotiations, working to resolve conflict, or having difficult conversations may benefit from Fair Witnessing when the involvement of attorneys, mediators or other specialists is not desired or appropriate.
The Fair Witness is a confidential observer of the proceedings. Often the mere presence of a third party can help ensure that discussions stay on track and on the ethical high ground. The Fair Witness can be called upon to restate what has been said to help clarify issues and prevent misunderstandings. The Fair Witness does not "facilitate" the discussion or otherwise impose values, biases, or procedures that are not the participants' own.
For an appointment in your office, home, or other convenient location, call 206-351-4724 or email us.
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In the ordinary and extraordinary circumstances of our lives, we are sometimes faced with the need to confront others or have difficult conversations. Just Listening can help you rehearse for these situations. Simply saying the words out loud in a confidential and compassionate setting can often help you know if the words you have in mind are true, or if saying them is the right thing to do. Just Listening gives you a chance to try out different ways of saying what needs to be said, and perhaps making it easier when it's time for the "real"conversation.
For an appointment in your office, home, or other convenient location, call 206-351-4724 or email us.
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In the moment we do and say what seems to us the right thing, but later are confronted with regrets or self-recriminations. Sometimes we "can't help ourselves" and do or say things we know are wrong.
There is a power in confessing these regrets to another person that can often help release us from them, help us make a fresh start, and move forward.
Outside of certain religious traditions, few opportunities exist for many of us to experience the release of confession. Just Listening provides a confidential and non-judgmental setting in which to express regrets and talk about past wrongs. If there's something you need to get off your chest, consider Just Listening.
For an appointment in your office, home, or other convenient location, call 206-351-4724 or email us.
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