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St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN
| St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter... July, 2004 |
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Dear Viewers, All for the greater honor and glory of God. Peace to all in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. "Let everyone be quick to listen, Slow to speak" (James 1:19).  July is the month of fun in the sun for family reunions and renewing friendships. At this time people take care to listen attentively to each other after not seeing each other for a year or so. Reunioners make the effort to listen to every word a relative or friend says. They listen to the word of good times as well as the bad times. They encourage each other through this process. |
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"Encourage each other daily while it is still today" (Heb.3:13).
Listening as defined by Webster's Dictionary is to make a conscious effort to hear. Thus, there is a definite difference in every day listening and therapeutic listening. Parish Nurses do therapeutic listening . They listen with their ears as well as their whole being and their heart. How do parish nurses actively listen? To name a few techniques practiced by parish nurses who listen are: use of eye contact, nod of head or "um-hum" for yes, allow crying if client wishes, use of appropriate touch, use of a helpful statement such as "This must be very difficult for you," sitting with client in direct view, and above all spend the time needed. The parish nurse is the listener. The most beneficial outcome of active listening is that the clients feel comfortable to explain how they feel and why they feel this way so an outcome can be achieved mutually or a referral can be made. "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). | |
| Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN 789 N. Central Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-3280 e-mail: rew@mwt.net |
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