Mirroring Can Be Tricky
I have tried mirroring in the past and you have to be careful so that the other person is not consciously picking up on it and shutting you down. I always try to keep my hands in my lap, give them eye contact, smile, share stories of myself, and genuinely and sincerely help them to relax allowing them to think of their questions and concerns.
Deborah, Setting a comfortable and inviting atmosphere is important, great awareness. Mirroring is okay, as long as the behavior is positive. So, as you said, when negative behavior is present modeling positive behavior is key!
Dr. Jean Norris
I had problems as well with mirroring.Mostly with ladies so I try to be very careful with it.
andrea, Great awareness. How specifically do you have problems?
Dr. Jean Norris
I have had trouble in the past with someone mirroring exactly what I would do to the point where it distracted from the conversation being held.
Juan, Great awareness! That can happen to anyone. How did you adjust your method of modeling?
Elizabeth Wheeler
