We’re here to listen.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, want to find clarity in a situation, or just need someone to talk with—we’re here to listen.
What is a
Listening Session?
Present, Reflective Listening
We will practice quietly listening with presence and warmth, then reflecting back key elements of what we heard.
Feelings & Needs Exploration
We may ask you about your feelings, emotions, and and needs to better understand your experience.
What NOT to Expect in a Listening Session
Advice
Our goal is for you to feel heard, not to try to fix you. We trust you know which strategies will best serve you.
Trying to make you feel better
Trying to make someone feel better is another method of “fixing”. We want to be present with you, wherever you are. All emotions are welcome.
Therapy
A listening sessions is not a replacement for therapy. We’re just here to listen. Therapists can offer resources and skills that we are not able to provide.
Crisis Support
We are not trained in crisis support. If you are in emotional crisis please call 988. If you are in physical crisis please call 911.
FAQs
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Yes. All listening sessions are 100% free. We are supported through donations. You will never be expected to donate for a listening session.
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Anyone who wants to be heard! We’re not trained to help with crisis situations, but any other topic and all emotions are welcome.
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Our listeners have been practicing this method of listening for years. They have provided times they are available and you will be matched with a listener based on who is available at the time you select.
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We’ve scheduled sessions for 40 minutes, but you might feel satisfied after 15 to 20 minutes of talking, in which case you can wrap up early. Sessions cannot go beyond 40 minutes at this time.
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That would be a real bummer! Please remember we are human too and we are always practicing and working on improving. We encourage you to let your listener know during the call if you’re not feeling heard. You will also have a few other opportunities to provide feedback. And we welcome you to email us to schedule a session with a different listener.
About Listening is. Love
We are a small community of people that believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give to each other is our presence and understanding. We hope that this gift can ripple outward in a wave of compassion. If you want to learn more or get involved in this project, contact us at listeners@listeningis.love.