"This course opened my eyes, yet
again, to the power of skillful language and listening in understanding
and being understood. It is not about expressing ourselves and
'word technique' – it's about listening for unmet needs in others
– often difficult when emotions cloud communication.
Anyone seeking better, clearer, more empathic and more authentic
communication should check this out. The list of feelings and
needs is surprisingly useful and I keep it close for those moments
when I'm having trouble connecting. With practice, this techique
is powerful.
Robert Joshin Althouse brings life experience, humor, honesty
and a gentle directness to teaching this 'language of compassion.'"
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Oak Park participant, Lisa Haufschild |