Full course description
The Mindful Listening Program is a 6-week synchronous online training that helps you learn how to listen more deeply and apply mindfulness to improve social relationships. Starting on Oct 7th and ending on Nov 18th, we will meet every Wednesday at 4 pm (Mountain Time) for one hour to go on a regenerative learning journey together to develop mindful listening.
Mindful Listening is an approach to being present with others and building healthier relationships in general, both professionally and personally, by cultivating an open mind. The ultimate goal behind this training is to improve the capacity for human connection.
The purpose of this training is train mindfulness in the context of social interactions. Listening with deep presence is one of the foundational aspects for developing the skillset of applied mindfulness in the arena of relationships and communication. By consistently exercising the skill of mindful listening, you improve the quality with which you connect with others.
Creating community and mutual support is important to motivate habit formation and consistency of practice. Thus, you will be invited to actively participate in the group meetings and learn together. By consistently exercising the skill of mindful communication, you improve the quality with which you listen and speak. Please note that having the video camera turned on instead of off will be a requirement for participating.
We offer this training on a scale so you can pay according to your conditions. The price options are:
- Supporter: $360 (pays for cost of the training that supports the teacher and the teachings to continue)
- Reduced: $270 (pays 25% less than the cost of the training) - Use the code MIND25 to purchase
- Minimum: $180 (pays 50% less than the cost of the training) - Use the code MIND50 to purchase
- Scholarship: $90 (pays 75% less than the cost of the training, exclusive to students, BIPOC, and other populations in need) - Use the code MIND75 to purchase
In case you cannot pay for the training in any of the capacities listed above, we offer one full scholarship each semester. To apply for the opportunity to receive the training for free, please contact with the instructor via email (joana.franco@usu.edu).
Note: cancellations with refund will be accepted as long as the request is sent up to 48 hours before the start of the training.