Our Kindness Pledges

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Active Listening

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SubjectActive Listening

This resource focuses on the concept of active listening, emphasizing its role in showing kindness and respect for others. It outlines specific behaviors associated with active listening, such as facing the speaker, making eye contact, and nodding to demonstrate understanding. The document encourages personal reflection on how attentive listening makes one feel valued and lays out steps for individuals to make a kindness pledge. Additionally, it addresses the importance of understanding different communication styles, offering tips on how to be patient, attentive, and focused when interacting with friends who may use diverse modes of communication like sign language or assistive devices. The resource concludes with a practice scenario and sections for personal examples and reflections on inclusive listening.