Rambler

Instructions for the leader

Activity: Uninterrupted Active Listening Dyad Pair up all participants into dyads, designating one person as the "speaker" and the other as the "listener." Pre-Activity Guidance: Frame the exercise as a practice in non-judgmental presence and space-holding. Emphasize that the listener's role is not to fix, advise, or respond, but simply to offer unconditional presence. Structure & Rules: Prompting: The listener opens by asking, "How are you really?" Uninterrupted Rambling: The speaker rambles freely about anything on their mind—feelings, struggles, or current events—for 2 full minutes. Silent Presence: The listener remains completely silent and present without interrupting, asking questions, or offering non-verbal commentary. Role Switch: After the timer sounds, roles immediately reverse for a second 2-minute round. Timing: Allocate 2 minutes per speaker (4 minutes total), followed by a 2–3 minute paired debrief on how it felt to speak and listen without interruption.