Mindful Communication (3/4)

Mindful Communication (3/4) – 4-Part Series

Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson

This is a didactic 4-part series. Persistent pain is a misunderstood condition, often doubted and disbelieved, and as a result, people living with it can struggle to feel seen and understood. This program has been developed to support people struggling in this way.

Working with a foundation of mindfulness practice to support increased self-awareness, this program will teach practical communication tools, as well as emphasize process-based learning through discussion of challenging relational circumstances often faced by people living with persistent pain. You can expect to learn more about: non-violent communication (NVC), empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence, boundaries, compassion, navigating conflict, and more.

• Class 1 will focus on self-awareness as a foundation
• Class 2 will specifically focus on communicating with family and friends
• Class 3 will explore communication with health care providers
• Class 4 will focus on communicating with coworkers and acquaintances.

As this program focuses on identifying our needs and trying to get them met in our relationships, the Self-Compassion program, which focuses heavily on understanding our needs, is a recommended, but not required, prerequisite.