Listening Hour picnic in Greenwich Park

What is the Listening Hour?

A 2-hours connection and empathy space (+ time for picnic) hosted by people with experience of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for anyone who wishes to increase social connection, improve listening skills and be welcomed in a strong and caring community.

Our regular gatherings usually take place at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre. However, due to the venue’s summer recess in August, we’ll be meeting in the Royal Observatory Garden, Greenwich Park instead.

Please bring:

• A blanket to sit on
• Food and a drink to share (optional, but welcome)

We recommend participants watch this video for the format & guidelines of the session and also learn about Nonviolent Communication here.

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.

Is there any cost?

We ask for a small donation to cover costs, via the Eventbrite website.

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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