QUESTION 1: WHAT IS ACTIVE AND EMPATHIC LISTENING?

QUESTION 2: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH THE ROLE-PLAYING EXERCISE IN COUPLE COMMUNICATION?

Ignoring what the other partner is saying
Criticizing and judging the other partner's words, actions or emotions
Interrupt communication and avoid active listening
Practice active and empathetic listening and repeat in your own words what you have understood

Making judgments and criticisms of the other partner
Practice active listening without judging the other partner's words, actions or emotions
Interrupt communication and avoid active listening
Strengthen empathy and understanding in the couple's relationship

Listen actively and show interest in what the other is sharing
Be clear and direct in communication
Ask open-ended questions to encourage communication and expression of feelings and emotions
None of the above