Listening for a Change

Date(s): Thursday-Friday, Apr 6-7, 2010

Only through true listening and understanding can we hope to create communities that sustain each of us—communities that treat every individual with respect and dignity, welcome multiple perspectives, use conflict creatively and elicit our best actions based on integrity.

Unfortunately, most of us listen only to strengthen the arguments that support our point of view—we fail to take into consideration the differing perspectives of others. Yet, to work through intensely emotional and/or controversial issues, we need to relate to others with curiosity and compassion. Only when we seek to understand one another can we transform the old model of competition to a new one of collaborative, positive change resulting in mutually acceptable and innovative solutions.

Whether you are facilitating a discussion among colleagues at work, members of a faith community, family members or fellow citizens, this workshop will support you in learning the skills and tools to be able to listen deeply and to have the courage to speak your truth.

Note: Because the activities in this workshop are experientially based it is limited to 25 participants.

Participants will learn how to:

Create a safe forum for dialogue
Use centering to be present in the moment
Listen without judgment
Check out assumptions
Distinguish between positions and needs
Use inquiry to understand multiple perspectives
Apply these skills in group contexts

What past participants have said

"Great balance of modeling, info-giving, humor and activities. Thank you for sharing your spirit in your work." - Valerie Walker

"Fantastic! A must do for anyone in a supervisory or team leader role!" - Michelle Arrowood

"The facilitators' knowledge and respect for different learning styles made the lessons lifelong for me." - Jennifer Every

"Excellent steps, examples, sharing and method of processing."- Joanne Boyd

About the instructors

Kathy Germann has conducted trainings on a broad range of human relations issues since 1982. She has taught on three college campuses and is a former YWCA director and manager of a training unit in a human services agency. Her training and consulting business specializes in diversity issues, conflict transformation, team development and training design. She has offered workshops through the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies for a decade. Kathy brings a deep sense of passion and a healthy sense of humor to her work.

Denise Jess has facilitated trainings on a wide range of human relations issues, curriculum and program design since the mid-1980’s. She taught in a learner-centered elementary classroom for eleven years and has authored published curricula focused on culturally accurate portrayals of history. In addition to her consulting practice, Denise actively volunteers in various community organizations. Denise is deeply committed to supporting learners in creating inclusive environments where the voices of all members are respected and nurtured.

General information

Schedule: Check-in begins at 8 am. Workshop runs from 8:30 am-4:30 pm on both days.

Location: The workshop will be held at The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Parking information will be sent with your enrollment confirmation. The building is accessible to people with disabilities.

Fee: $290 includes instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, CEUs and a non-refundable administration fee of $20. Lunch is on your own.

Registration deadlines: We ask that you register no later than one week before the program.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Accommodations: Please make your own travel/lodging arrangements. Information on accommodations will be sent with your registration confirmation. Information about overnight accommodations can also be found on our general information page.

Parking: You receive parking information with your enrollment confirmation. Day-long parking permits are available for enrollees on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking ramps and surface lots are located within a few blocks of the Pyle Center.

Additional parking and transportation information (including parking maps) can be found on the Getting Around page from UW-Madison Visitor Information. Visit: http://www.visit.wisc.edu/gettingAround.php

Credit:

Approved Hours/Continuing Education Credits:
1.4 CEU = 14 hours of professional continuing education for the program.
Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies, (PDAS), (provider number #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), (800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program.
WI, IA and MI Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs.
MN Board of Social Work CE Approval Number: 06-138.
IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor #159.000243.
Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines (Provider #5990).
WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice.
WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

For more information contact: Rick Brooks, Program coordinator, 608-265-4077 or 1-800-442-4617.

Registration options

By phone: Call 608-262-7942 or toll-free 800-725-9692.

By mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

By fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online: Secure online registration is available for these programs.

The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.

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