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A Heart Talk Saves The Family A Heart Talk Saves The Family When people communicate it's like watching a ping pong game, in which people are merely preparing to slam their next point across. It's like trying to put water in the glass that is to full. People cannot listen until they are heard. They need to get whatever is bothering them off there chest. To get what you want, you first have to see to it the other person gets what they want. Allow other people to speak about there wants and needs, hopes and dreams, fears and concerns, hurt and pains. A heart talk is communication that is structured and follow and eight step process. It is a powerful tool designed to release any emotions that would otherwise be kept bottled up. It is used in the business, home, classroom, religious settings and sports teams. Conducting a heart talk. It can be conducted with any size group between 2 and 10 people. Explain that there is value using a structured talk that guarantees a deeper level of listening. Heart talks are useful, after an emotional event like a massive layoff, recessions, an unexpected financial setback, corporate downsizing, or staff meeting. Start by asking the participants to sit in a circle or around a table. Review the following agreements. Only the person holding the heart talks. You don't criticize what anyone else has said. You pass the object to the left after your turn. You talk about how you feel. You keep the information confidential. You don't leave the talk until it's declared complete. It is important that as people talk, that the conversation does not lose its value. Set a time frame of 15 to 30 minutes to complete. This form of communication is used with therapists as a proven way to save families in a time of turmoil. You can expect the following results from a heart talk. Enhanced listening skills, constructive expressions of feelings, greater sense of connection, letting go of resentments and old issues. Improve communication with your family, conduct a heart talk. It works and will improve family situations.