We’re delighted to introduce our recent graduates – the members of Certified Listener Poet Cohort 11! Each poet brings unique gifts, experiences, and perspectives to the practice of listening and poetry. Now, as they join our Community of Practice, they carry this work forward in diverse and meaningful ways, weaving it into their lives, professions, and communities.
Click through their profiles to learn more about each Certified Listener Poet.
Cohort 11 Shares Their Experiences
Read and watch reflections from Cohort 11 alumni who share what it was like to become a Certified Listener Poet, how the course shaped their approach to care and creativity, and the ways the practice will continue to influence their work and communities.
Reflections on Becoming a Certified Listener Poet by Elizabeth Torres aka Madam Neverstop
Good Listening on the Backstairs: becoming a certified listener poet by Rebecca Wilson
When listening and poetry collide: the spark of connection, the alchemy of hearts and minds meeting by Dylan Tweney
The Next Chapter Begins
And the momentum continues – Cohort 12 begins on September 8! We look forward to another group of inspired and inspiring Listener Poets stepping into this practice of care, reflection, and creativity.
If you’ve been curious about becoming a Certified Listener Poet yourself, now is the perfect time to take the next step.