Compassionate Listening Basics

Tuesday, April 15. 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Fidalgo Room.

Description

As every spiritual master recognizes, listening is one of the most precious gifts we can give to another human being. The practice of Compassionate Listening builds trust, connection, compassion, respectful dialogue and provides the foundation for creating sustainable solutions. This workshop will provide Compassionate Listening theory and walk people through basic experiential exercises related to listening “with the heart.”

Presenter Bios 

Susan Partnow, M.A.

Organizational development and training consultant Susan Partnow enjoys being a catalyst for individuals and teams seeking positive changes through workshops, retreats, and coaching. She co-founded Conversation Cafes and Let's Talk America, and founded Global Citizen Journey in 2005.

Andrea Cohen

Andrea Cohen is a communications consultant, project developer, and facilitator who has been involved with the Compassionate Listening Project since its inception.