Deep Listening Workshops

by maharanifaleiro | Jan 4, 2025 | Nurturing Relationships, Offerings

Maharani Faleiro

Joy-focused mentorship,
companionship & learning for
transformation and transitions

Deep Listening Workshop

“A story exists between two poles, a teller and a listener. A story is listened to with three ears: tow on the sides of our head and one that is in our heart.” Rupa Marya & Raj Patel

We begin with a 2 month-long workshop & mentorship that is held in partnership within a boundaried, non-judgmental, brave, respectful space. It is an opportunity to explore and cultivate the skills of whole-hearted listening and responsive communication which develops empathy for yourself and others.

Most humans have not experienced the (he)ART of listening and therefore don’t do this. It starts at birth and the way we have been parented. It is reinforced at school, in community, and in society. Our thoughts and feelings are frequently questioned, ridiculed, dismissed, ignored, or “solved”. And so, we do the same with others AND ourselves. Deep listening gives you the chance to change this.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Active listening is the practice of being present and focused on the speaker. It provides accepting and non-judgmental space for what is being shared. The listener does NOT respond. Thanks is offered at the at the end of the sharing followed by a silly question.

Genuine sharing is a practice of vulnerability and a cultivation of trust for the speaker. It is also a practice of receiving acceptance and no judgement. All of this is necessary in reclaiming our humanity.

The listening partnership is a 12-minute exchange to practice active listening and genuine sharing. Group work is necessary to practice new social skills, unlearn & heal because we learned from relationships, and build circles of support & community.

GROUP WORK & CIRCLES OF SUPPORT

Weekly Listening Partnerships (LP):
Month 1 with Maharani (mentorship)
Month 2 with peer (1 to 1 peer support)

Weekly reflections & check-ins:
This is organized on the Mighty Network Platform in a private group space. Here, you add your weekly check-in and your prompt reflections. I will be giving feedback and guidance.

Peer Support
Your peers also provide support and encouragement either on MN or privately. All members have the responsibility to respond to other’s sharing. This is how we build circles of support.

Group Events:
Monthly Zoom calls, 1hr.

INVESTMENT

This workshop & study group runs for 2 months. This amount of time is required for you to develop Listening Partnership skills with me in first month, and then practice with each other in the second month.

You will need to invest in the following components:
1 Workshop
1 Listening Partnership (1 month with mentor)
2 Study Group (2 months).

Please read the sliding scale description to assess your investment level.

INVESTMENT

Workshops require a minimum of 4 participants. Ideally, there would be 1 Solidarity, 2 Actual Cost, and 1 Pay-it-Forward. As always, I am open to discussion. This minimum ensures fair compensation and sufficient members in the month-long study group for skill practice. For transparency, I will list the investment for each component separately.

Workshops must be taken with the Study Group & Listening Partnership modules

Workshop, 2hr, online

Study Group 1, 4 check-ins, and feed back on the Mighty Network platform. 1hr wrap-up call at the end of the month.

Study Group 2, 4 check-ins, and feed back on the Mighty Network platform. 4 Listening Partnerships (12 min) with peers. 1hr wrap-up call at the end of the month.

Listening Partnership, 4 weekly Listening Partnerships (12-minute) with me

Deep Listening	WORKSHOP	STUDY GROUP 2x	LISTENING PARTNERSHIP	TOTAL
Solidarity	12 BD/ 30USD	24 BD/ 60 USD	12 BD/ 30 USD	48 BD/ 120 USD
Actual Cost	23 BD/ 64 USD	23 BD/ 64 USD	46 BD/ 128 USD	92 BD/ 256 USD
Pay-It-Forward	41 BD/ 111 USD	41 BD/ 111 USD	82 BD/ 222 USD	164 BD/ 444 USD