Compassionate Listening Introductory Intensive: 

Radical Compassion for Ourselves and Others

with Leah Green, founder of the Compassionate Listening Project 

and Therese Charvet, Certified CL Facilitator

"To develop the drop of compassion in our own heart is the only

effective spiritual response to hatred and violence."

- Thich Nhat Hanh 

Compassionate Listening is a practice that reaches deep into the heart of discord or disconnection, teaching people to listen with a different "ear" and to speak from the heart, to those around them. Its powerful tools help transform the energy of conflict into opportunities for understanding, intimacy at home, healthy relationships, productive teamwork, postive action, and sustainable solutions. It is a practice that provides a roadmap to what sages from all ages and cultures have taught: cultivating the wisdom of the heart is the key to real peace "from the inside out." 

For more information about our Introductory Intensive, click here.

Facilitator: Leah Green, Founder and Director of the Compassionate Listening Project and Therese Charvet, Certified Facilitator and founder of Sacred Groves.

When: Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22, 10:00 - 6:00 

Where: Sacred Groves, eco-retreat on Bainbridge Island, half hour ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Sacred Groves is a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal; taxis generally meet all ferries and fare is about $12. 

Cost for the training: The cost is on a sliding scale basis of $190 - $350 dollars, according to need and perceived value. Your $100 non-refundable deposit reserves your space. We ask that you pay the remainder at the end of the training, according to your perceived value and ability to pay.

Cost for lodging and additional meals at Sacred Groves: Sacred Groves has several charming lodging options for those who live at a distance. Cost for lodging plus dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday is $50, assuming a shared room.  Single rooms may be available for an additional cost.  Contact Therese at Sacred Groves to book your lodging. 

Partial Scholarships: Several partial scholarships are available on a first come basis for those in need, after we receive a minimum of 10 registrations. Please send us an email to let us know how much you can afford, and we will get back to you. We have two full scholarships available for students. 

Payment Options: You can pay your deposit here on this page via Pay Pal, or you can mail your $100 deposit to the TCLP office at PO Box 17, Indianola WA, 98342 (please make your check or money order out to "TCLP"). You can also register by credit card by calling our office at 360-626-4411. 

Confirmation: We will send an email confirmation as soon as we reach our minimum of 12 participants and this training is confirmed. 

Cancellation: If we cancel a workshop for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you cancel, your $100 registration fee is non-refundable, although $50 may be applied to a future TCLP training. With your registration, we assume that you have read and understand our confirmation and cancellation guidelines. 

Learn more about our introductory training here. If you have any questions, please email us at staff@compassionatelistening.org or call the TCLP office: 360.626.4411.