Rehearsing, or thinking about what you are going to say next, can cause you to:

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In order to accurately hear what the speaker is saying, the doula needs to remain attentive and not allow her mind to rehearse how she would like to respond. While the doula may think of a valuable response, she loses the speaker's trust with her inattention to the conversation. By not rehearsing, the doula remains in the flow of the conversation, and achieves strong interpersonal communication with the client.

Rehearsing, or Thinking About What You Are Going to Say