Razo, Ma. Jesseca R.

Using a Venn Diagram, compare active listening and empathic listening.

ACTIVE LISTENING EMPATHIC SIMILARITIES DIFFERENTIES

LISTENING

Active listening is In contrast, It's similar But unlike active

a communication empathic to its listening, empathe
skill that centers listening counterpar tic listening puts a
on understanding transcends t, active special emphasis
and accurately the listening, in on understanding
processing the boundaries of that both the other person's
information kinds of emotional
intellectual
conveyed by the listening experience.
understanding
speaker. The require
focus of active to encompass giving your
listening is a deep full
primarily emotional attention
intellectual, connection to another
aiming to with the person in
comprehend the speaker. order to
content of the Empathic better
message and listening understand
promote effective involves not them.
communication. only
Techniques such
comprehendi
as paraphrasing,
ng the
summarizing, and
content of the
asking clarifying
questions are message but
employed to also seeking
ensure a clear to understand
understanding of and share the
the speaker's speaker's
words. Verbal and
non-verbal emotions and
feedback, perspective.
including nods, This form of
eye contact, and listening
appropriate facial requires a
expressions, are heightened
utilized to convey
level of
attentiveness and
emotional
engagement. The
primary objective involvement,
of active listening as the listener
is to prevent strives to feel
misunderstanding what the
s, facilitate speaker feels.
information Validation of
exchange, and the speaker's
establish a emotions
foundation for becomes a
constructive central
dialogue.
component,
with the
listener
expressing
empathy,
understanding
, and genuine
concern for
the speaker's
emotional
well-being.
The purpose
of empathic
listening
extends
 beyond
information
exchange; it
aims to
establish a
profound
emotional
connection
and provide
support on an
emotional
level.

In conclusion, while active listening and empathic listening share the common
goal of understanding the speaker, they differ in their depth of understanding,
emotional involvement, validation of emotions, and overall purpose. Active
listening serves as a foundation for clear communication, while empathic
listening adds a layer of emotional connection and support, making it a more
holistic and empathetic approach to interpersonal communication. Both skills,
when used synergistically, contribute to fostering meaningful and enriching
interactions.