“Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here”
excerpt: from the poem “Lost” by David Wagner
The Caregiver’s Listening Circle is a virtual space for those who share a common bond of giving themselves for the care of others. Often, we as Caregivers/Care-Partners, cannot find time for ourselves or simply ignore our own needs amid our circumstances. Yet, in order to offer ourselves, we must nurture what supports and sustains us. This Circle is intended to offer you a time for yourself, to listen deeply to your own inner wisdom, and to engage in practices that will support you through the ordinary and unpredictable moments of everyday life. If you are a Caregiver/Care-Partner, either personally or professionally, the invitation is open for you to join others like you in this journey of deep listening. There is a community who is waiting to welcome you, practices that have been prepared to sustain and grow you, and possibility that is yet to be discovered in the “Here” of your life.
Listening Circles are small groups that meet weekly for six 90 minute sessions. Each week a listening skill is practiced to strengthen our capacities to show up fully in the midst of challenging times. The upcoming dates are: Mondays 10-11:30 am EST:
January 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14
“The practice of listening has really helped me make a shift towards being more centered and has given me the ability to listen at a much deeper level. ”
“I love being able to take time with a group of strangers, getting to know each other in meaningful ways, and getting to know ourselves more.”
Facilitator: Kim Reindl, trained Listening Circle Facilitator with WholeHeart. Kim shares: “I come to our circle as someone who is on my own journey as a caregiver for a terminally ill father and an aging mother. I am faced daily with shifting insight and emotions, ranging from moments of unexpected gratitude to heavy disappointment and uncertainty. My intention for our shared time is to create together a community that offers spaciousness and provides tools and practices to assist you in standing in the “Here” of your life as a Caregiver/Care-Partner.
COST: $250. You can pay in full now or secure your spot with $50 and be billed monthly for the balance. Scholarship funds are also available thanks to generous donors who believe in the power of this work. Please contact info@wholeheartinc.org with scholarship requests and/or questions.