ispeakcompassion

the Listening Course

four simple online sessions to change the way you listen and speak

communication skills for couples families and individuals who want less fighting, less loneliness, more connection and more ease

based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication, practiced in over 65 countries for over 50 years ...and growing

Why learn listening?

"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable."
David Augsburger

Listening has a mysterious power.
Most people don't realise how powerful it is because truly being heard is surprisingly rare.
It is heartbreaking to see how many painful conflicts occur unnecessarily, just because we lack the vital skill of true listening.Thats why I created the Listening Course, to help people experience the extraordinary difference it can make. Because when people feel heard they naturally become more open, cooperative, and generous with us.
The many benefits of listening in relationships are surprising and wonderful.

are You longing for more connection?

This course is for you if you :Find yourself having the same arguments over and over and it's painfulNo matter how hard you try you don't feel heard or understoodLong for more trust, connection and ease in your lifeCare about improving your communication with people who matter to youBelieve that listening and communication skills are among the most important skills needed to build a happy and successful like and you want to develop themYou would like affordable, practical skills that you can start using right away

what You will learn step by step in each session:

**Session 1) **
Learn to hear criticism's and judgments in new NOT painful waysSession 2) Questions for Connection
Learn how listen and ask questions in ways that people open to share more with youSession 3) The Listening Map
Learn this wonderful tool that helps you get clear on when to listen, when to share your honesty and when ( and how ) to take a pause from the conversationSession 4) Connection Killers
Learn some of the unhelpful habits that keep us trapped in painful patterns of conflict and disconnection and how to choose healthy alternatives

Join us

Every course offers you:

✔︎ 4 live online sessions ( 2 hours )
✔︎ experienced facilitator
✔︎ monthly cohorts - Tuesdays 6 - 8pm

Investment

R2400 per person
R4000 per couple

Courses begin as soon two participants are enrolled and ready
If you book as an individual, we'll match you with another participant and confirm your start date as soon as the course is ready to run

What do past participants have to say?

Jackie:
"Before I did your course i would alienate people without knowing why. After your course people were suddenly open to me."

About your facilitator

Jacqui is a Nonviolent Communication and Restorative Dialogue facilitator with seven years experience.
She works with individuals and groups to help them build a culture of empathy, care and holding the needs of all. She helps people navigate conflict through supporting them to re-find connection and shared responsibility, finding outcomes that serve the upliftment of the whole.She has worked with organisations such as C40 cities, Surfpop Foundation and La Dante Italian school .