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What can I do if I feel like I'm losing focus when I'm talking to my boyfirend?

Stefanie Barthmare, M.Ed., LPC
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Stefanie Barthmare is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a private practice in Houston, Texas. With two decades of experience, Stefanie specializes in body-based trauma treatment and counseling for relationship issues, parenting and family struggles, depression, anxiety, and grief. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Houston. Stefanie is also an LPC Associate supervisor and consults as a facilitator for groups in the educational, spiritual, and business communities.

Stefanie Barthmare, M.Ed., LPC

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Slow down. Pay attention to what's going on inside of your head and body when you're listening to him, and try to take mental notes on what he's saying.

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What are the benefits of listening skill?

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It helps you to understand what is said so you can communicate or respond.

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How do I improve my listening skills?

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You'll find good advice in Improve Your Listening Skills .

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Due to a learning disability, it is difficult for me to follow more than a few sentences when someone speaks. How can I politely explain that I am listening, but lose the thread easily?

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Be honest, and let them know you need them to repeat information. Also, tell them that you are interested in what they are saying, and that their comments are great, that you want to know more about what they are thinking. People love being listened to, so don't be afraid to ask somebody to give more detail about their ideas.

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