Event Details

A mindfulness-based approach to expressing yourself clearly, listening deeply, and connecting with empathy.

Thoughtful, or wise speech, means choosing your words with care and awareness of their impact. Compassionate listening means giving someone your undivided attention, so they feel truly heard and understood. Through guided mindfulness practices, paired exercises, reflection, and group discussion, participants will learn how to bring greater awareness to their communication habits, speak with authenticity and compassion, and listen with curiosity and presence. Together, we will explore how mindful communication can reduce reactivity, increase understanding, and cultivate more meaningful connections in our personal and professional lives.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice:

• Speaking honestly and skillfully about their thoughts, feelings, and needs
• Listening deeply without judgment, interruption, or the need to "fix"
• Recognizing habitual communication patterns that create disconnection.
• Responding rather than reacting during challenging conversations
• Bringing greater empathy, compassion, and mindfulness into everyday interactions

Whether you wish to improve relationships, navigate difficult conversations with greater ease, or simply become a more mindful communicator, this workshop offers practical tools and meaningful experiences that can be applied immediately in daily life.

Please wear comfortable clothing, as the workshop will include gentle mindful movement and meditation. No prior mindfulness or meditation experience is necessary. Come prepared to participate, reflect, and connect in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Date & Time: Friday, October 23 / 10 – 11:45 a.m. *Lunch to follow from 11:45 – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Raso Education Center

No cost – Community Lecture - Seating is limited.