deep listening circle
a space to witness and be witnessed
We live in a society that prides itself on “fixing” things lickity split. Even when sharing vulnerably with close friends and family we can end up on the receiving end of this fixing. Fixing is one way we’re taught to show love, but it can feel isolating to receive.
Sharing resources as love isn’t bad, it’s just overused. There’s less space in everyday life to presence what we’re feeling in any given moment and be witnessed by others. Participating in a reciprocal circle of presencing, witnessing and processing connects us deeply.
When participating in this circle of reciprocity we realize there’s just as much to be gained from witnessing as presencing. In the presencing we share what’s on our mind in the moment, in witnessing we find commonality, empathy and love. Energy, thoughts, emotions and feelings will arise from both presencing and witnessing, and so we offer space to process these arisings.
Creative processing is the
secret ingredient
Creative processing requires zero artistic talent. If you can string random words together on a page or jump up and down or shake your limbs or hum or laugh or scribble like you’re three, you can do this work. Raw expression is the intention here.
This time is about you. It’s an opportunity to presence your own thoughts, feelings and emotions in relation to what has just been shared. Whatever arises from within you that needs to be expressed is what receives your time and energy.
You are harnessing the energy moving through your body and transforming it. As you actively move energy through your being, you release it for yourself and the collective.
“Everything that has ever happened holds the seed of collective healing and transformation.”
~ Christie Inge
group size
Deep listening circles work best with 2-7 people (including you and me!).
FAQs
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Yes. Being witnessed does not mean talking. You could spend your time silently considering and be witnessed in that.
You may sit quietly for part of your time and find words arise in that silence that you feel drawn to share.
When given dedicated time and space for you alone, one never knows what will be inspired.
You may also consider a video call option or a smaller group if you need more energetic space.
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What a gift to be triggered! Triggers show where you’re tender and exactly where creative processing can do its work. Allow that trigger to rise and move it through you with colour, shape, words, movement and sound.
This trigger may be showing you a deep wound so we can’t expect it to dissipate fully, but it may. Or it may dissipate in the moment to show itself later for more processing. Know that every bit of attention you offer it will help it heal.
If you ever need to leave and walk it off, that is another option. You are also welcome to fully leave the session at anytime if that’s what’s calling to you.
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I encourage all participants to take care of themselves in each moment of these sessions. If you need to move around, do. If you need to leave, do. If you need to lie down, do.
With a combination of this kind of freedom and the creative processing intermingled the heaviness that can arise from a one hour therapy session for example, lifts. -
In a private circle the group is determined by you. We can create a circle just you and me or you could invite a few friends, work colleagues, a spouse, etc. to join you.
In a community circle members from the community can join as they please on a prearranged date and time. You can join with a friend if you like, but there will be other people there that you may or may not know.
payment
Deep listening circles are gifts I have to share in abundance. You choose how to reciprocate the gift.
Book a private deep listening circle
book here if you are a private individual or would like to register a private group (up to 6 people).
the sessions run approximate 90 minutes.
choose a booking time below based on whether you would like to meet in person at Scribble Studio in Hamilton Ontario or do an online video call.
in person
video call
Book a spot in a community deep listening circle
Book here if you would like to join a community of people in a circle.
the sessions run approximate 90 minutes.
choose a booking time below based on whether you would like to meet in person at Scribble Studio in Hamilton Ontario or do an online video call.
in person
video call