Deep Listening Workshop

This exploration is held in partnership within a boundaried, non-judgmental, brave, respectful space.  It is an opportunity to explore and cultivate the skills of whole-hearted listening and responsive communication which develops empathy for yourself and others.

Most humans have not experienced the (he)ART of listening and therefore don’t do this. It starts at birth and the way we have been parented. It is reinforced at school, in community, and in society. Our thoughts and feelings are frequently questioned, ridiculed, dismissed, ignored, or “solved”. And so, we do the same with others AND ourselves.

Deep listening gives you the chance to change this.

It provides accepting and non-judgmental space for what is being shared.

The listener does NOT respond.

Thanks is offered at the at the end of the sharing followed by a silly question.

It is a cultivation of trust in the listener.

It is also a practice of receiving acceptance and no judgement from the listener.

All of this is necessary in reclaiming our humanity.

Group work is necessary to practice new social skills, unlearn & heal because we learned from relationships, and build circles of support & community.

Weekly Listening Partnerships (LP) with Peers.

Weekly reflections & check-ins. This is organized on the Mighty Network Platform in a private group space. Here, you add your weekly check-in and your prompt reflections. I will be giving feedback and guidance.

Peer Support. Your peers also provide support and encouragement either on MN or privately.  All members have the responsibility to respond to other’s sharing.  This is how we build circles of support.

Monthly Group Check-In. 1 hour Zoom call to see each other face to face and reflect on the journey of nurturing relationships.