Name: BZP Petaluma & The Listening Bench: Active Listener Training (Volunteer)
Start: 2025-10-09T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-16T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Blue Zones Project Petaluma

BZP Petaluma & The Listening Bench: Active Listener Training (Volunteer)

A two-part listener training, facilitated by Lou Zweier, to learn reflective listening skills and offer these tools back to the community.
About this Event

NOTE: By registering, you are registering for both the Oct 9 and Oct 16 trainings.

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Listening Bench provides a safe, confidential space for adults (seniors, 55+) to talk to trained listeners about whatever is on their mind, as well as to share their story and talk about their life.

About This Event: The Listening Bench is actively recruiting Seniors (55+) to be trained as Listeners at the Senior Center and other venues in Petaluma.

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What To Expect: In this two-part training, participants will learn to be effective listeners by gaining insight into human feelings and needs, practice reflective listening, and learn some internal emotional regulation skills.

Registration: Please register through this page if possible. If a phone registration is needed, please call The Petaluma Senior Center at 707-778-4399 to register.

Your Facilitator: Lou Zweier has taught communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills to individuals and groups for over 35 years. He is a former executive of the California State University System and a principal with the Authentic Leadership Center. He is currently spreading small group listening practices with the Aqus Community Foundation, Center for Building a Culture of Empathy, and Braver Angels.

Details & Schedules:

Dates: Thursday Oct 9 and Thursday Oct 16
Time: 9:30am - 1:00PM
Food & Drink: A light breakfast, coffee and tea will be included
Phone Registration: Complete this page to register for the event online. If phone registration is preferred, please call The Petaluma Senior Center: 707-778-4399
Location: Blue Zones Project Petaluma Office (8 4th St. Petaluma, CA 94952)
Parking: Ample street parking available
Age Requirement: Seniors (Age 55+)
Contact: [email protected]

Registration Process: Please note, this is a two-part commitment, and your registration includes registration for both Oct 9 and Oct 16 trainings.

SPONSORSHIP

This program is generously sponsored thanks to our Blue Zones Project Petaluma sponsors: Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation, The City of Petaluma and Providence Petaluma Valley Hospital.