Advanced Training Retreat, Seabeck, WA

Compassionate Listening is a skill set that calls for ongoing practice, integration, and embodiment. This course is excellent for those wanting to strengthen their connection to their authentic core essence, and learn how to maintain this compassionate connection to self and others in relationships, including in challenging situations.

Our Advanced Training will:

• Strengthen your Compassionate Listening skills of cultivating compassion, developing the fair witness, respecting self and others, and listening and speaking from the heart
• Catalyze personal growth
• Allow exploration of what it means to be a skilled practitioner
• Offer direction and support in an intimate learning community of compassionate listeners
• Leave you with powerful tools to engrain Compassionate Listening in your everyday life

Participants come with the intention to deepen their understanding and practice of Compassionate Listening, for embodiment in daily life. Some are inspired to facilitate practice groups, offer presentations and introductions, and/or consider applying to our Facilitator Certification Program. Some integrate Compassionate Listening with their existing work. Everyone is welcome. (You are welcome to inquire about financial assistance. We do have some scholarship funding available and are committed to accessibility of our programs).

Prerequisites:

Advanced courses are open to everyone who has taken a 1 or 2-day introductory training or participated in a training delegation, or with permission from Leah Green, Executive Director of The Compassionate Listening Project.

Testimonials:

~“The Advanced Training hugely exceeded my expectations in the depth of learning, self-revelation, connection to others, and in accepting love, courage, and inspiration to move forward.”

~“The material is magnificent, as is the transparent, loving, and dedicated facilitation and leadership. The field that was created was incredibly powerful and loving.”

~“The exercises moved me, and brought me to insight and change quickly. I am filled with awe at the potential power of this work, and filled with gratitude for it. It’s fabulous!”

Cost:

Participants pay for the retreat cost and the cost of room and board, which includes all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. Room options are listed below.

-Pre-registration is required with a deposit (listed below).

-An additional payment of $300 is due by February 1, 2020. (Therefore, if you register after February 1st your deposit will increase by that $300).

-The remaining balance is due at the completion of the training.

Retreat cost - $650 - $850 (sliding scale)

Single room - $325 (Total cost of $975 - $1,175), deposit of $300 due at time of registration

Double room - $250 (Total cost of $900 - $1,100), deposit of $300 due at time of registration

Facilitators:

Gil Bar-Sela - Gil is a master trainer, facilitator, and coach intersecting the domains of personal development, emotional intelligence, leadership, and social change. He is a certified Compassionate Listening Facilitator, and he leads the Compassionate Listening Project's annual Journeys to Palestine and Israel. Gil is a Certified Trainer with the HeartMath Institute, offering evidence‐based strategies and techniques for organizations and individuals on resilience, self-regulation, practical intuition and human connection. He has inspired audiences of thousands speaking at colleges across the country, he coaches privately, and offers retreats and workshops globally.

Laurie Archbold - Laurie is a coach, trainer, and facilitator in the areas of communication, self-discovery, nature connection, and personal growth. She helps people live from their heart and fulfill what’s important to them. She is a Trainer with the HeartMath Institute and a Certified Facilitator with the Compassionate Listening Project. Her passion for cultivating connection between humans and the power of communication from the heart has guided her to lead transformational programs for the past 12 years.​

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel your reservation more than 60 days before the scheduled retreat date, you will forfeit your deposit

unless we are able to fill your spot with another participant. Cancellations made 60-30 days prior to the retreat date are subject to a cancellation fee in the amount of the full payment due to date. We regret that any cancellations within 30 days or less are subject to a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the retreat cost.