Define it
The Power of Empathy
Listen Up!
Silent Signals
(Non-verbal Communication)
Houston Landmarks
100

Process of establishing a harmonious and trusting relationship with others, which fosters open communication and mutual respect.

What is Rapport Building?

100

Paying close attention to what someone is saying, not just hearing their words, but understanding their emotions and thoughts.

Hint: Listening to understand.

What is active listening?

100

This is what you should do to show the client that you are fully focused on them and their words, without distractions.

What is be attentive?

100

This refers to the physical space between the staff and client, which can signal comfort or discomfort.

What is distance?

100

This historic building, located in downtown Houston, serves as the "headquarter" of the city of Houston and is a symbol of Houston’s political history.

What is Houston City Hall?

200

This body language includes eye contact, nodding, and matching emotions to demonstrate genuine interest.

What are non-verbal cues?

200

Recognize your own emotions to avoid bias and respond empathetically.

What is Acknowledge Your Feelings?

200

This type of question encourages clients to express more about their feelings, thoughts, or experiences beyond simple “yes” or “no” answers.

What is ask open-ended questions?

200

These include movements like nodding, hand motions, or even crossing arms, and they can convey messages without words.

What are gestures?

200

It consists of three building and is a key part of Houston's skyline and features a major complex of business and retail spaces like CBM Engineers in the heart of downtown.

What is Allen Center?

300

These types of questions start with "how," "where," and "what" and encourage detailed responses. 

What are open-ended questions?

300

Trying to see the situation from the other person’s point of view, even if you don’t agree.

What is perspective-taking or taking perspective?

300

When you want to dive deeper into a client’s response to get more information or explore the topic further, you should use this type of question.

What is ask probing questions?

300

The way you stand or sit can communicate confidence, openness, or defensiveness. This is referred to as your...

What is posture?

300

Home to over 70,000 works of art, this landmark is one of the largest and most visited in the United States.

What is the Museum of Fine Arts?

400
This is the positive outcome of rapport building that allows clients to feel comfortable sharing mistakes and vulnerabilities.

What is building trust and respect?

400

Opening up and sharing your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

What is sharing?

400

This active listening technique involves restating the client’s message in your own words to confirm understanding.

What is paraphrase?

400

A smile can convey warmth, while a frown might indicate frustration. These are examples of communicating emotions through...

What are facial expressions?

400

This monument, located in La Porte, marks the site of the decisive battle for Texas independence and is one of the largest stone monuments in the world.

What is the San Jacinto Monument?

500

This skill includes self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills crucial for rapport building.

What is emotional intelligence?

500

Asking others for their thoughts on how you’re interacting with them or how you’re understanding their feelings.

What is seeking feedback?

500

When something is unclear or ambiguous, a good strategy is to use this to ensure you fully understand their point.

What is request clarification?

500

These four emotions can be easily detected through facial expressions and are important for understanding how a client might be feeling.

Hint: These are known as the four primary emotions.

What are happy, angry, sad, and fear?

500

This annual event in Houston is one of the largest rodeos in the world, featuring rodeo competitions, concerts, and a carnival.

What is the Houston Rodeo?