An Empathic Connection
$149
EPCS’s foundational course is designed for all persons interested in enhancing their relational skills through improved listening. This introductory material is comprised of essential theoretical concepts and practical skill-based exercises. Through this training, one can enhance the capacity to be a helpful presence to a friend, colleague and family member. It also serves as an excellent foundation to more advanced courses. Participants can expect to:
- Gain a basic understanding of empathy and empathic listening
- Learn the essential skills required for empathic listening
- Enhance listening skills through basic exercises
- Understand several distinctions between social and empathic conversations
- Become familiar with basic grief theory and the losses and changes which evoke grief
- Learn effective and flawed responses to grieving persons