6-Week Mindful Communication Class

We all have an inherent desire to be seen, heard and understood. Communication is the primary vehicle by which we attempt to share our beliefs, perceptions, inner experience and get our needs met.

When communication is nurtured and supported, it is an opportunity to gaze into another’s world and allow them to see into ours. And if the ‘back and forth’ of communication is healthy, it can become a flow of understanding and connection.

When we pay attention to our interpersonal interactions, we often find deeply ingrained, routine ways of communicating—some of which can be particularly destructive to how we feel about ourselves or damaging to the quality of relationship we have others.

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…