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Listening Hour – in person- Saturday 12-2pm

21st Jun 2025 - 21st Jun 2025
12-2pm
free/ donation to NVC matters

Led by: Ceri Buckmaster | Contact Ceri

Bookings and more information

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What is the Listening Hour?

2-hour connection and empathy space currently hosted by Justyna Ziarek who has experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for people who want to increase social connection, improve listening skills and be welcomed in a strong and caring community. 

We recommend participants learn about Nonviolent Communication here.

This is not a workshop but a peer listening space to encourage listening.

Who it’s for

Everyone who is interested in NVC is welcome. No need for formal training but it’s great if you have been to some trainings.

Come if you want to practice listening.

Come if you’d enjoy a listening ear.

As it’s a peer listening space, the Listening Hour is not suitable if you are going through significant emotional upheaval or for processing trauma.

When is it?
Usually, every 3rd Saturday of the month. (this sometimes changes)
What happens
We offer a structure which offers clear guidance to everyone about what to do.
12pm – 12.30pmArrive
12.30pm – 1.30pm Listening hour Breakout into 3s for empathy and listening. (Empathy guidelines will be given and you can respond to the generative question ‘What do you want empathy for or to talk through?’)
1.30 – 2pm Coffee and cake
Self responsibility
This is a reminder that everyone is responsible for themselves and we encourage you to take care of your own emotional safety.
Bear in mind your listening partners aren’t trainers or therapists.
How do I register?
Register here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/listening-hour-with…

Is there any cost?

We’re offering these sessions for free as we’d like to contribute to making empathy support more accessible, especially during these challenging times. However, if you would like to contribute financially, that would be gratefully received.

NVC Matters (the national organisation for NVC in the UK):

NVC Matters UK CIC

Account number: 65974126

Sort Code: 08-92-99

Reference: LISTHOUR

(The bank details for NVC Matters have changed so please ensure you are depositing to this NEW account.)

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Article about the Listening Hour, with personal testimonies

On NVC UK website blog

If this is your first time to the listening hour, please listen to this short audio of guidelines 

Read here for 3 things to consider in your listening partnerships

BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION