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Therapeutic listening is a cornerstone skill of health professionals. Empathy, understanding and recognition of the patient’s emotions and feelings are crucial to building a therapeutic rapport with the people we care for. However, there are several myths when it comes to listening, such as: 'it’s the same as hearing', 'it’s passive', and 'good listening skills can’t be learned or easily improved'. These are all myths.
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