Deep Listening Essentials

Deep Listening is one of our most popular and enduring courses and we run an annual Deep Listening Essentials over a weekend in spring plus a Deep Listening Intensive in the autumn. The autumn event is generally accredited with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the Irish College of General Practitioners, the Essentials event carries a certificate for 12 contact hours for general CPD.

This shorter weekend workshop which is still highly experiential and interactive, is designed for those who have so far been unable to attend our full four day training but who would still like a solid grounding in this powerful listening method.

Described as enjoyable and transformative by our participants, the Deep Listening method harnesses the power of being present while listening so we truly hear what is being communicated.

“A deeply moving experience, leaving me more inspired to embody, be present, more empathic and compassionate in the presence of myself and others”. – Eileen

This weekend course is suitable for anyone who uses listening in his or her work and introduces Awareness Centred Deep Listening Training (ACDLT®), which combines understandings drawn from psychology and neuroscience with the methodology of contemplative practices in compassion and meditation.

Participants, from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, learn how to integrate this method into their work and life and report developing greater confidence in their listening after following our Deep Listening Training.

Style of Training

In Deep Listening Training experiential exercises are specially designed to deepen participants’ capacity for listening with awareness, presence, empathy and compassion. Participants are encouraged to ask for feedback on their own listening abilities through a variety of interactive situations designed to facilitate this.

Training Methods used

• Experiential and interactive exercises.
• Meditative and reflective methods, guided visualisations and contemplations
• A variety of specially designed deep listening exercises.
• Short topical presentations with time for questions
• Interactive question-led discussions building on previous presentations and listening exercises.
• Practical integration of methods for working situation.
• Interactive group work with both large and small groups.

While this two day training does not yet carry accreditation points, attendance certificates for 12 contact hours will still be provided for all attendees for CPD use.

See www.deeplisteningtraining.com for more information about the Awareness Centred Deep Listening Training (ACDLT®)

Full participation at all sessions is required to receive an attendance certificate.

Location

The retreat will be held in our newly opened Temple, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.

Catering

Delicious two course vegetarian lunches, with soup and bread in the evenings. Cooked with love at Dzogchen Beara, using homegrown and organic ingredients whenever possible. Tea and coffee.