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ハラスメント相談室だより第26号をお届けします。
Promotion and improvement of communication may not be in the job description for auniversity staff member, however, a lack in communication ability leads to problems andtherefore is an irreplaceable skill. It is also necessary for speakers to consider the listenerand ask to be heard and express thanks for taking the time to listen. I hope that thisnewsletterhelpseveryonetocreate,improve,andmaintainahealthyworkingenvironment.
We are having colder days than usual. We hope everyone is well and safe.
Here is the 26th newsletter from the Harassment Counseling Office. 
The cause of harassment is often problems with communication. It therefore followsthat one effective strategy to preventing harassment is training in communication. Onevital aspect of communication is positive listening, not simply expressing each other’sfeelings and thoughts. The following basics are key to basic listening abilities.
If the speaker feels carefully listened to then they will work through their own feelings,produce a conclusion, and arrive at a solution. So, it is important to listen closely and nottry to supply advice.
The speaker is not looking for a solution. They want to be heard and understood.Rushing to find a solution and saying the wrong thing may make the speaker feeldisrespected and misunderstood.
A one-sided comment is the same as scolding a child. Also, speaking simply to fill asilence leads to not being able to listen carefully. Good communication also requiressilence and patience to listen.
Some may take action even when it is “wrong”. It is not possible to consider someone’sfeelings while making value judgements on right and wrong. It should be noted that whatis intended as encouragement may be taken by the speaker as denial or rejection.
Most people will use their own experiences and knowledge in order to understand whatis being said. That, however, can lead to an assessment and valuation. While listening, itis important to not have any expectations or prejudices.
When hearing a claim from a parent or a third party it is important to clarify who ishaving a problem and keep that in mind while listening.
１）The speaker will produce a conclusion. There is no need for the listener to provide one. 
２）A solution is not required. 
６）Determine who is having the problem. 
３）People who cannot listen in silence cannot listen at all.
４）Value judgements are not required. 
５）Do not use your own experience as a background to listening.
Harassment 
Counseling Office 
Newsletter
Issue 26
January
A word from our counselors
Harassment Prevention 
and Positive Listening
Please help by responding to the Osaka University 
Questionnaire on Harassment!
We are asking all members of Osaka University (students and staff) to completeanonymous questionnaire.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the extent of awareness andthe status of harassment at the university in order to examine measures required toprevent harassment at the university.
This questionnaire will not be used to identify an individual or to investigate a claimof harassment.
Please answer the questionnaire honestly with assurance that it is safe.
※The survey can be found on My Handai (the Osaka University internal internet system)
https://my.osaka-u.ac.jp/admin/harassment/questionnaire
Harassment Counseling Offices
CampusRoomMon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.
Toyonaka
Harassment Counseling Office 1
2F, East Staircase, Health and Counseling Center
06-6850-5029
11:00-14:00
10:00-13:00
12:00-15:00
10:00-13:00
Harassment Counseling Office 2
Room #412, 4F, Bldg. II, Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences 
06-6850-6006
14:30-17:30
14:00-17:00
10:30-13:3014:30-17:30
Sexual Harassment Counseling Office
※Counseling about all types of harassment is available
4F, U1E Bldg., School of Engineering
06-6879-7169
10:00-13:00
9:30-12:30
11:00-14:00
14:30-17:30
14:30-17:30
Academic/Power Harassment Counseling Office
※Male counselor (except Thu. p.m.)4F, U1E Bldg., School of Engineering
06-6879-7169
9:30-13:00
9:30-12:30
13:30-16:30
14:00-16:15
15:30-18:30
General Harassment 
Counseling Office
3F, Administration Bldg.
072-730-5112
14:00-17:00
●Consultations with a professional counselor may be in person or by telephone (appointment required)●Confidentiality is guaranteed. Anonymous consultations by telephone are welcome. ●The counseling offices at Toyonaka and Minoh campuses accept consultations in all areas
of harassment.
●See the Osaka University website for details on the locations, opening hours, and availability
of consultations in English. https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/student/prevention_sh/
Edited and published by the Administrative Office for Harassment Countermeasures,Department of General Affairs, Osaka University1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871Email: soumu-harassment@office.osaka-u.ac.jp