What are the guidelines that Carl Rogers proposed to perfect the technique of active listening?

Answer 1

1. Listen for the content of the message. Make and effort to hear what it is being said.
2. Listen for the feelings of the speaker. Perceiving the speaker's feelings about what it is being said
3. Respond to the feelings of the speakers. Demonstrate to the speaker that you recognize and understand
4. Note the speaker's verbal and nonverbal cues. Attempt to identify mixed messages and contradicting messages the speaker may be expressing
5. Reflect back to the speaker what you think you are hearing. Restate to the speaker in your own words what you think the speaker said. Then allow the speaker to respond further thus clarifying the message

Answer 2

Carl Rogers proposed several guidelines to perfect the technique of active listening, including showing empathy by attempting to understand the speaker's perspective, being nonjudgmental and accepting of the speaker's feelings, and responding with genuine interest and understanding. Additionally, Rogers emphasized the importance of reflecting the speaker's words and emotions back to them to demonstrate active engagement in the conversation.