We have all had interactions where we feel like we were seen and heard, and we all have had interactions where it seems like we weren't! What is it about the ones that leaves us satisfied that cause them to be so, and is it about the others that could have been done differently?

How might the ways we communicate predispose what we take from our interactions? How might the very language we use, even in how we think about our interactions, shape how we see our world?

This workshop, "Compassionate Communication," is the second offering in a three-part series on compassion practices in the educational workspace. It asks: how might we re-see our shared spaces through compassionate communication.

Together we'll ask: what is compassion? And what does it mean to bring a compassionate lens to our communication with others and, more importantly, with ourselves. Join us to explore these questions!

May we discover although compassionate communication doesn't always mean that we get what we want, when effective, it can unlock the possibility of novel and creative solutions that we might not have even thought of!

Spoiler Alert: It can work equally well both at work and at home. It can even include the use of the word, "no!" True compassionate communication can be used in so many situations, including even those in which the other person in the conversation is NOT communicating compassionately. With a little practice, compassionate communication can become the default mode that we incorporate into our lives.

Thank you for your interest in this workshop!

All attendees will be asked to commit to attending the full duration of the event, and to practice to the level of their comfort.
Experiences in both mindfulness meditation and non-violent communication will be offered.
Attendees will be provided with a vegetarian boxed lunch and refreshments, including tea.
Attendees will be invited to join the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice Canvas site, where they can access supplementary information about this workshop, as well as others.

Workshop : Compassionate Communication