Comments on: Listen, Listen, and then LISTEN!

By: Kathy Nichols

Kathy Nichols — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:26:29 +0000

Listening is important to both pros and family members. I’ve found that alot of people hear what you have to say, but, they don’t listen. There is a difference. The problem I’ve had and others have had is some of what we listen to isn’t said in a way we can understand. We as family members find it necessary to learn new languages when dealing with education and mental health professionals. To tell you the truth we have alot of stuff to deal with besides learning new ways to say things.
Maybe I’ve missed the point of this blog business, if so, I apologize.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:05:45 +0000

As a Social Marketing Dir/Agencies Liaison for a Tribal SOC, I am always watching. Your Staff at the Nashville Training Institutes was phenomenal! Friendly, Informative, Energetic and utilized their promotional materials superbly! Bravo!
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By: KimSuler

KimSuler — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:53:16 +0000

We have heard so much about Choices through our other partners. We can’t wait to have representation in Cecil County. One saying that I like to use is “When in Doubt — Check It Out” There are plenty of doors that are closed, the creativity comes from finding other ways to enter, and not just by the “normal” ways. Also, never accept less than what you expect. 12104

By: Patti

Patti — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:26:55 +0000

When I set in a meeting with family and professions I’m always amazed that one of the first “needs” that people mention is therapy or counseling. When will we all learn that those are strategies? We all walk around and tout “We are a strength based and needs driven organization” yet time after time therapy is listed as that “BIG NEED” When I begin to see all the system partners that I’m involved with cease to say that I’ll know that the change has come. And hey… let’s say we all value and talk about family as if they were in the room even when they’re not. The things I’ve heard behind closed doors is shameful and from professionals.
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By: Char

Char — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:44:25 +0000

Listening is truly an art, one that must be practiced and treasured. Thanks for making me for thinking about the word. Stop to think…we don’t always do that enough either…smile……blog#11484

By: Patsy

Patsy — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:39:22 +0000

Sometimes the hardest thing for us “helpers” to do is listen, as we want to jump in to the solutions. It is great to have this reminder!!!! Blog # 10870

By: Hugh

Hugh — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:27:58 +0000

There’s another site about listening you might be interested in – http://www.IsAnyoneListening.org.

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By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:58:48 +0000

This is a fantastically creative method to engage youth in a culturally relevant manner – but you already know that. So kudos to you for the creativity and drive to thoroughly develop this communication method. This definitelt has ECCO written all over it –

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By: Dalene Basden

Dalene Basden — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:19:20 +0000

those of you heard “needs aren’t services” listen to this; wraparound is a process. 12380

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:17:35 +0000

Good Concept.

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