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“Silence is a technique that some therapists ... And if that doesn’t sit well: “Perhaps I could come to a session with you to talk about what you’re noticing?” Now, if you catch yourself ...

So, try not to care whether everyone is sitting in silence, wondering what to say. It’s not your job to smooth things over.” “One thing I find really difficult is having a totally passive ...

The idea of simply sitting in silence has become almost unthinkable. Yet silence should be welcomed as an essential nutrient for the mind. Moments of silence allow for mental clarity, creativity ...