Learning to Listen

Effective Listening for Everyday Life

Tuesday 5^th and Tuesday 12th October 2010

Both days, 10.00am (coffee from 9.45) to 3.30pm

St. Johns Church Hall, Bedford Avenue, Stafford

• The Acorn Christian Listeners course will introduce the idea of the ministry of listening, and the skills of listening more effectively to others, to God and to ourselves.  It is open to anyone who would like to be a better listener in his or her everyday life at home, at work and at church.  It introduces a safe, disciplined way of listening, but is not training in counselling.

• The course consists of four sessions, two on Tuesday 5^{th October} and two on Tuesday 12^{th October}.  Each sessions of the course depends on the one before, and participants are asked not to enrol unless they expect to attend every session.  It is open to all, lay and ordained, and of any denomination, but it is probably not appropriate for those recently bereaved or currently under extreme stress.

• Sessions are practical and you will be asked to explore some of your own concerns and feelings as you talk to a ‘listener’ who will be another member of the group.  You will not be expected to divulge anything you do not want the other person to hear.  When you are a listener, you will need to keep confidential whatever your speaker shares with you.

• There will be a minimum number of 12 and a maximum of 18 for the group, so early booking is recommended.  We aim to begin and end sessions promptly at the advertised time.  Please bring along an A4 ring binder or similar to keep the course notes easily accessible.

• The cost of the course will be £32.00. Should you have any special needs that it would be helpful for us to know about, or if you have any difficulty with meeting the cost of the course, please let us know.  We would not wish anyone to be excluded and help with the cost may be available.

• Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.  Please bring a packed lunch.
• For Booking Form Click here