COMM080 - Mindful Communication and Listening

Course Description

In this course, you'll transform your communication and listening skills to effectively navigate today's challenges. Dive into mindful communication and listening, fostering awareness to manage emotions and respond with wisdom and compassion.

Course Outline

In this course you will:

• Define mindful communication and listening
• Practice present-moment strategies for mindful communication and listening
• Learn about unique conditioned habits and biases in communication and listening
• Build tools and skills for empathy, curiosity, and perspective-taking
• Cultivate strategies for dealing with difficult or stressful communications
• Plan and prepare for challenging conversations
• Understand and practice key skills for compassionate communication
• Apply resources and practices in daily life

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define mindful communication and listening
• Practice present-moment strategies for mindful communication and listening
• Learn about unique conditioned habits and biases in communication and listening
• Build tools and skills for empathy, curiosity, and perspective-taking
• Cultivate strategies for dealing with difficult or stressful communications
• Plan and prepare for challenging conversations
• Understand and practice key skills for compassionate communication

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Professional Communication Certificate : Core Courses