In Gestalt Therapy, listening goes beyond words, encompassing the totality of the other's expression: tone of voice, gestures, silences, and energy. It is an active and empathic listening, focused on the present of the interaction and the person's process. Attention is focused on perceiving not only the content, but also how it is said and what is avoided. This deep listening facilitates awareness of one's own experience and way of being in the world.
