Way # 1 Listening

It was a night like no other, the whole world asleep, and at peace. Little did Gabriel know, this was his last moments to see the world. For tomorrow, he would lose something he always held dear. As Gabriel lies in his bed, not knowing what tomorrow brings, he closes his eyes, and falls fast asleep. In the middle of the night, he hears a sound like no other, a strange ringing. The noise grows louder and louder, and a whisper saying, “Open your eyes.” When Gabriel tried to open his eyes, either his eyes were not cooperating, or its was just too dark; because all he saw was darkness.

As Sole describes in her book, Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication, ” Listening involves hearing, but it is much more than just the physiological act of your ears perceiving a sound and transmitting the auditory sensation to your brain. Listening is a complex psychological process that can be defined as the process of physically hearing, interpreting that sound, and understanding the significance of it. (Sole,K. 2011)

Ratcliffe suggest that “an ability to appreciate and communicate what depression experiences involve could help sufferers relate to other people, as well as help others too empathize and offer appropriate support.” The key element to this is the empathy from others, depression is not like other injuries or illness that have visible signs. In other words, people who have broken a bone and had to get a cast, there is a visual aid to show that this person is in pain and suffering. This is the same idea with individuals who have other diseases that show a visual sign that they are truly sick. However, with depression there are little to no visual signs to show the amount of pain or suffering that is taking place.

Listening to a conversation with person always maintains your personal relationship, professional work related and some other activities. In this article ’The Art of Listening’ what I really liked and found important was, the author

Even after recovering from a depressive episode, many continue to show poor self-esteem and struggle to maintain their interpersonal relationships and have a hard time forming new ones., Depression can affect relationships with family and friends, often a depressed person will withdraw from their families, locking themselves in doors and in their bedrooms with little to no motivation to go outside. Depression can strain friendships by making the depressed person avoid social outgoings and events preventing them from meeting up and keeping up with friends. Although unintentional a depressed person will end up avoiding their loved ones even if it's their comfort and company they really need, and without that support there's little chance of

Invention: MHS provided the client with tips for dealing with depression. MHS asked the client about his concerns? MHS actively listen at the client. MHS shared the following tips to help overcome his depression with the client; 1. Stay connected 2. Get moving 3. Do things that make you feel good and

The border between the United States of America and Mexico always had been always a theme for a lot of discussions. And, in the book “Sunshine/Noir II” Juanita Lopez and Michael Cheno described, through texts, their point of view about the topic. Both authors represent that the control of the border has become way more restrict and militarized. In that sense, Michael Wickert presents his idea in a poem form, text named “The border Is a Fight”, that describes the dramas of a Mexican family that has to cross the border every day in a hope to get a better future. Whereas, Juanita Lopez demonstrates it through an essay that uses personal narratives of the author’s relatives to illustrate her point of view. Therefore, the both authors exploit their point of views using different text forms, and figurative images, like metaphors and personification, for delivering their ideas in the way they do.

The person has many effects to depression such as, hiding it from others, pushes everyone away, or are mean to others even when they don’t mean to. Most people hide their feelings from others in order to get no one else involved. / Robin Williams a famous actor had hid his depression until it was too late. Some people push others away. Some people going through a hard time they don’t want anyone else involved so they push others away.

just as in the movie fireproof (2008) we understand that not everyone has a perfect life. As stated in Burley-Allen (1995) listening involves nonverbal and verbal communication. Since the person who is talking is wanting someone to just listen at times, the way we demonstrate body lanage is is also very important. As in the movie fireproof (2008) Calbe only wanted someone to hear what he was saying, no try to solve his problem, at the end when his went to his father, and the father never said a word, but only listened.

Occasionally everyone has suffered from depression, weather it was long term or short term. Feeling hopelessness, irritablity, or feeling anxious or “empty” these symptoms can greatly effect people’s daily routines. Suddenly, waking up in the morning, trying to fall asleep or simply interacting with other people becomes one of the most difficult challenges. Depression can be cause by many things such as financial issues, relationship problems, family problems or an individual just may not be happy. Although, if this person uses their social imagination it may be a little easier for them to cope with their depression. Looking at their problems in a more general perspective helps them realize they are not alone and these are daily problems

When someone is depressed what they need to do the most is to get help. As an outsider it is helpful to support and encourage the person with depression to get therapy and to try and work through the depression. Also, the person with depression needs emotional support. When people with depression try to speak to a friend a lot of the time they feel like their friend does not understand what they are going through or feeling.

Listening is more complex, and it encourages one to analyze and think about an idea, rather than to simply accept it (or “hear” it). Hearing is a skill that is beneficial for every aspect of life. As long as we have our ability to hear, we will always perceive different sounds, music, and voices. Listening, however, is beneficial to us in specific instances. It is important for us to attain good listening skills in education, the work force, and in our relationships with others in order to succeed. Good listening in education will bring about confident participation in class discussions; good listening in the workplace will lead to cooperation and good teamwork among colleagues; good listening in relationships is healthy and positive, for it is important to hear what an individual has to say in order to know how they feel.

The ability to listen well is an important tool for understanding others. Sadly, very few people know how to listen well. In fact, most people can think of only one or two good listeners in their lives. Listening is not simply agreeing - it is much more. Good listeners are able to better understand and respond to others, complete assignments accurately, settle disagreements before they escalate, and establish rapport with difficult people.

Besides providing more information than any other activity, listening builds deep, positive relationships and tends to alter constructively the attitudes of the listener. Listening is a growth experience.

"My Juni looks beautiful." Sis said as she hugged me. She had waters in her eyes.