Carl Rogers and Person Centered Approach
In addition to the basic listening and reflection, the focusing process directs attention to the ongoing emergent inner feelings of the speaker.
Imago Relationships and Dialogue
A process build on empathic listening for couples. First mirror, then validate and empathize. The dialogue process gives a structure to develop presence.
The empathic listening process is used extensively in conflict mediation. In the Restorative Empathy Circle, the listening process is the primary practice for addressing any conflict.
Examples of empathic listening with reflections and guesses of feelings and needs.