Lesson Plan
Deep Listening Lesson Plan
Equip adult small-group counseling participants with deep listening techniques to enhance active listening, empathetic responses, and trust within 45 minutes.
Deep listening fosters empathy and trust—core to effective group counseling—by training participants to hear beyond words and connect emotionally.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Set-Up
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Guidelines
5 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration: Active vs Deep Listening
8 minutes
Step 3
Pair Practice: Echo and Explore
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down and Closure
7 minutes
Slide Deck
The Art of Deep Listening
Active vs. Deep Listening
Key Components
Presence
Paraphrasing
Emotional Labeling
Open-Ended Questions
Demonstration Prompt
Reflection Prompts
Script
Activity
Reading
