What is egan's soler theory?

Answer 1

The theory Soler was created by a man called 'Egan'. He believed that "there are some micro-skills (which are non-verbal parts of communication) that can help communication between people. His theory shows that basic non-verbal communication can help make a person feel involved and cared for when working with another person". Soler is a non-verbal listening method that is used commonly in communication.

Soler means:

S: Face squarely; by doing this it shows that a service provider is involved with their client. Egan states " the bodily direction you adopt shows the message that you are involved with the client"

O: Keep an open posture:

Keeping an open posture means not crossing arms and legs as this sends a message that you are not involved or really interested in the person talking to you. Egan believed "open posture is generally seen as non-defensive".

L: Lean: by leaning forward when a person is talking to you, it shows that you are involved and listening to what the person has to say.

E: Use good eye contact-having good eye contact with a client shows that you are listening and that you are not distracted. It shows you are involved because you are focusing on the person you are talking to.

R: Be relaxed: it is important to keep still and not move about when a person is talking to you.

Answer 2

Egan's SOLER theory is a framework used in counseling and communication to help individuals improve their listening and communication skills. SOLER stands for Sit facing the client, Open posture, Lean towards the speaker, Eye contact, and Relax. Practicing these behaviors can lead to more effective communication and rapport-building with clients.