Amplify Voices
and Heal
with Words
For healthcare professionals, writers, and community advocates
Turn compassionate listening into a healing art
Become a Listener Poet
Join a dynamic course that blends deep listening, reflective writing, and community engagement. You’ll be part of a small cohort of 6-10 participants – all drawn to the intersection of care, creativity, and change – learning and practicing together.
Summer 2026 Cohort
Cohort 15 • Live Online Course
June 15 - 19
1-week intensive, Monday through Friday
10am-5pm Eastern Time via Zoom
The independent Practicum will follow for the month afterwards, with our final celebration on Monday, July 20th from 10am-1pm Eastern Time via Zoom.
Apply anytime – applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This application cycle closes on May 22nd, or when the cohort reaches capacity.
Offered on a sliding scale, tuition supports accessibility and sustainability; with scholarships, payment plans, and professional development funds accepted – and questions always welcome – your investment makes this course possible and expands our mission to humanize healthcare through poetry and compassionate presence, supporting good listening in communities that need it most.
Learn more about the Certified Listener Poet course
Discover how the Certified Listener Poet course weaves together deep listening, poetic reflection, and narrative practice to support healing and human connection – especially in healthcare and caregiving spaces. This immersive training blends theory and applied practice, with opportunities for mentorship, community, and creative growth.
Click below to explore the full course description, schedule, tuition details, and alumni insights.
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