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The Art Of Listening
With Nondual Communication“The most basic of all human needs is to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph G. Nichols True listening has become rare. Though most believe they’re good listeners, research shows we retain only half of what we hear. Nearly half of children worldwide say adults don’t truly listen. We all long to be seen, heard, and understood — a longing at the heart of connection. Wonderfully though, listening is a forgotten art we can remember. This course invites you to (un)learn the habits that block real connection and rediscover the essence of presence. You’ll explore what I call the virtues of listening — intention, presence, and depth — through insights from Nonviolent Communication, the Alētheia Coaching Method, and non-dual awareness. Through stories, practices, and lived experience, you’ll cultivate listening as both a practical skill and a form of meditation grounded in love. By the end, you’ll gain conversational tools, awaken your natural capacity to listen deeply, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom already within you. If you’re looking for more specific tools and insights around conflict, anger, and mediation, I recommend my course “Nonviolent Communication Part 4: Shame, Conflict and Protecting Life.” Image: Getty Music and sound effects: Samuel F. Johanns | Alexis Ortiz Sofield | freesound_community | AudioPapkin | Creative_Spark Final session music: 'Echoes Of Home' by Scott Buckley
Listen with intention. Connect with heart. Awaken your relationships.
About this course
“The most basic of all human needs is to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” — Ralph G. Nichols True listening has become rare. Though most believe they’re good listeners, research shows we retain only half of what we hear. Nearly half of children worldwide say adults don’t truly listen. We all long to be seen, heard, and understood — a longing at the heart of connection. Wonderfully though, listening is a forgotten art we can remember. This course invites you to (un)learn the habits that block real connection and rediscover the essence of presence. You’ll explore what I call the virtues of listening — intention, presence, and depth — through insights from Nonviolent Communication, the Alētheia Coaching Method, and non-dual awareness. Through stories, practices, and lived experience, you’ll cultivate listening as both a practical skill and a form of meditation grounded in love. By the end, you’ll gain conversational tools, awaken your natural capacity to listen deeply, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom already within you. If you’re looking for more specific tools and insights around conflict, anger, and mediation, I recommend my course “Nonviolent Communication Part 4: Shame, Conflict and Protecting Life.” Image: Getty Music and sound effects: Samuel F. Johanns | Alexis Ortiz Sofield | freesound_community | AudioPapkin | Creative_Spark Final session music: 'Echoes Of Home' by Scott Buckley
Meet your Teacher
Hans van Veen is a parent, Aletheia Method Transformational Coach, and communication trainer, as well as a certification candidate with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. His work is rooted in Nonviolent Communication and enriched by Nondual Tantra, Zen, Vipassana, and other contemplative practices. He supports parents, groups, couples, and individuals in cultivating empathy, self-acceptance, and authentic connection.