Let’s Talk Method: Essential Communication Skills Training
Fall 2022 Saying what you mean and understanding others' intentions [...]
Can you listen when you’re upset?
If you’re in a difficult conversation and you realize that you’re too upset to listen, here are some skillful options to try.
If strong emotions are inhibiting your ability to listen, for whatever reason, consider taking a break from the conversation, before you say something you might regret later. You can gently interrupt the other person and ask to pause.
