Listening to the Patient

This chapter contains sections titled: Listening: The Key Skill in Psychiatry The Primary Tools: Words, Analogies, Metaphors, Similes and Symbols How Does One Hear Words in This Way? Listening as More Than Hearing Common Blocks to Effective Listening Crucial Attitudes that Enable Effective Listening Theoretical Perspectives on Listening Using Oneself in Listening To Be Found: The Psychological Product of Being Heard Listening to Oneself to Listen Better Listening in Special Clinical Situations Growing and Maturing as a Listener References