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Welcome to "COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION" Training by Teleconference - On-site Workshops Conferences/Retreats Did you think you were listening but later found out you did not hear the full story? Has your spouse, your child, or a co-workers said, "You don't understand"? Have you been frustrated with trying to help someone but it seemed to go nowhere? Do people feel criticized or shamed by your responses? Truly good listening is a gift of compassion. There is a skill to listening that goes beyond being caring or nice, and allows another to be truly heard. "Communicating with Compassion" courses teach you empathic, dignity-affirming listening, introducing six listening skills including the skill of "tracking." "For the first time in 25 years, I had a deep conversation with my sister-in-law." --David G., Waltham, MA "Communicating with Compassion" teaches the art of giving effective, shame-free advice and feedback, and offers skills in affirming the dignity of the other. "Giving good advice is a great gift. Yet, we sometimes run into trouble because of the way we offer it. The ability to give advice in a positive, constructive way is an art. Here are four points to help us offer advice with effectiveness and compassion. Listen first, ask permission, offer without insisting, and check for resonance." ---Uzi Weingarten, from session 7 Who should take this class? Parents, spouses, therapists, medical personnel, executives, clergy, social workers, financial advisors, early childhood educators... Anyone who wants to learn to communicate with compassion. You Will Learn *the crucial skill-set for communicating with compassion *to expand your ability to listen and respond with effectiveness *to improve your professional and personal relationships *how to give dignity-affirming responses "Thank you, Uzi, for teaching so thoughtfully the art of responding. It has been a long times since social work school and I don't remember being taught such specific skills which have been so helpful professionally or personally." ---Vicki R., community social worker, New York, NY Meet Your Instructor Uzi Weingarten, MS Weingarten's training with world-renowned experts in the field of communication, coupled with his international teaching experience, bring broad knowledge and expertise to his classes. His compassionate style and the interactive setting of the class encourage students to practice the skills he teaches and to gain confidence as they use them professionally and personally. Take any course from the comfort of your home or office using your telephone. Level One "Communicating with Compassion" is an interactive teleconference course limited to ten students, with content presentation and time to practice the skills set including the skill of "tracking" and "dignity-affirming advice and feedback." Skills Practice is offered to graduates of Level One to integrate the skills with the coaching of teacher Uzi Weingarten. Level Two is an advanced course that offers additional material and practice to deepen the level of proficiency in communicating with compassion. All About Listening (the first half of Level 1) is an interactive class focusing on the skills of listening with content and role-play. All About Advice and Dignity (the second half of Level 1) builds on the skills of listening and presents the steps of effective advice and feedback, as well as perspectives for affirming the dignity of the other and avoiding shame-based responses. Need a conference speaker or presenter? Conference and On-site Seminars/Workshops Uzi Weingarten is available to provide "Communicating with Compassion" presentations in a variety of venues. An invitation to your event or on-site workshop/seminar includes working with you to develop a program that fits the dynamics of your audience. To schedule Uzi for your event contact Uzi. |
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Welcome to "COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION" Training by Teleconference - On-site Workshops Conferences/Retreats Did you think you were listening but later found out you did not hear the full story? Has your spouse, your child, or a co-workers said, "You don't understand"? Have you been frustrated with trying to help someone but it seemed to go nowhere? Do people feel criticized or shamed by your responses? Truly good listening is a gift of compassion. There is a skill to listening that goes beyond being caring or nice, and allows another to be truly heard. "Communicating with Compassion" courses teach you empathic, dignity-affirming listening, introducing six listening skills including the skill of "tracking." "For the first time in 25 years, I had a deep conversation with my sister-in-law." --David G., Waltham, MA "Communicating with Compassion" teaches the art of giving effective, shame-free advice and feedback, and offers skills in affirming the dignity of the other. "Giving good advice is a great gift. Yet, we sometimes run into trouble because of the way we offer it. The ability to give advice in a positive, constructive way is an art. Here are four points to help us offer advice with effectiveness and compassion. Listen first, ask permission, offer without insisting, and check for resonance." ---Uzi Weingarten, from session 7 Who should take this class? Parents, spouses, therapists, medical personnel, executives, clergy, social workers, financial advisors, early childhood educators... Anyone who wants to learn to communicate with compassion. You Will Learn *the crucial skill-set for communicating with compassion *to expand your ability to listen and respond with effectiveness *to improve your professional and personal relationships *how to give dignity-affirming responses "Thank you, Uzi, for teaching so thoughtfully the art of responding. It has been a long times since social work school and I don't remember being taught such specific skills which have been so helpful professionally or personally." ---Vicki R., community social worker, New York, NY Meet Your Instructor Uzi Weingarten, MS Weingarten's training with world-renowned experts in the field of communication, coupled with his international teaching experience, bring broad knowledge and expertise to his classes. His compassionate style and the interactive setting of the class encourage students to practice the skills he teaches and to gain confidence as they use them professionally and personally. Take any course from the comfort of your home or office using your telephone. Level One "Communicating with Compassion" is an interactive teleconference course limited to ten students, with content presentation and time to practice the skills set including the skill of "tracking" and "dignity-affirming advice and feedback." Skills Practice is offered to graduates of Level One to integrate the skills with the coaching of teacher Uzi Weingarten. Level Two is an advanced course that offers additional material and practice to deepen the level of proficiency in communicating with compassion. All About Listening (the first half of Level 1) is an interactive class focusing on the skills of listening with content and role-play. All About Advice and Dignity (the second half of Level 1) builds on the skills of listening and presents the steps of effective advice and feedback, as well as perspectives for affirming the dignity of the other and avoiding shame-based responses. Need a conference speaker or presenter? Conference and On-site Seminars/Workshops Uzi Weingarten is available to provide "Communicating with Compassion" presentations in a variety of venues. An invitation to your event or on-site workshop/seminar includes working with you to develop a program that fits the dynamics of your audience. To schedule Uzi for your event contact Uzi. |
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