COMPASSIONATE LISTENING FORMATION PROGRAM
The Compassionate Listening Formation Program is a very unique program.
One of the greatest tragedies which face us on a global proportion is that of the poverty of isolation, despair and loneliness. Participants learn how to create spaces of deep & compassionate listening that will enable them to be agents of healing through listening from the heart. Compassionate Listeners are a gentle and quiet presence in our communities planting seeds of peace.
The program is conducted as a one or two day workshop or half day orientation.
Participants will learn how to touch the heart of suffering, listening another to freedom and growth.
Participants learn through experiential exercises, role play, discussion, reflection and mindfulness tools.
This is a personally transforming program for ordinary folk, human service workers, volunteers, Support Workers, Parents, Teachers and Professionals.
Level One: Introductory
Listening as a Vocation, The inner meaning of language, Developing listening space and presence, Listening from the heart, Fear, Creating empathy, Questions that transform, Listening to anger, Conflict, Co-Listening.
Level Two: Advanced
Motivational Conversation, Facilitating Circles of Support, Developing Co-Listening Circles.
Level Three: Facilitator Training
Cost:
Varies depending on country and venue. We aim at keeping costs affordable for participants and are on a sliding scale depending on one’s ability to pay.
Compassionate Formation Program is conducted in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, New Zealand and at the T’ai Shen Retreat Centre near Hangzhou China.
Hosting:
If you or your organization would like to host a workshop in your area we would be very happy to hear from you. We invite one FREE of charge participant from a hosting.
NEXT WORKSHOP: New 2010 dates to be announced.
