Mindful communication helps to bring awareness and choice into the process of dialogue so we can begin to break away from old habits that undermine understanding. Training our attention to notice our habits can free us to cultivate a style of relating that acknowledges our experience while allowing space for others to express themselves.
6-Week Mindful Communication Class
This mindful communication class will introduce you to the foundations of mindful and compassionate communication.
In this class you will learn how to:
- Develop greater presence and moment-to-moment awareness using mindfulness practices.
- Drop judgment and criticism from your communication.
- Connect with your own feelings and needs and listen for the feelings and needs of others.
- Cultivate empathy for a point of view that differs from your own.
- Authentically and respectfully make requests to have your needs met.
Whether you are a parent who wants to build a stronger connection with your child(ren), a professional looking to improve workplace communication, or someone seeking to improve your everyday interactions, this class will provide you with communication skills that can help you cultivate greater awareness, understanding, and compassion for yourself and others.
Content for this class is developed from the work of Marshall Rosenberg, creator of Nonviolent Communication, and Oren Jay Sofer, author of, “Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication”.
Each weekly class session will include time for mindfulness-based meditation, didactic presentations, communication practice, and group dialogue.
Class Dates: TBD