Conversations That Connect


A 6-Week In-Person Community Learning Series

What if your conversations—at work, at home, or with friends—could feel more genuine, connected, and alive?
Strong listening and communication skills aren’t just nice—they’re learnable, and they can transform your relationships.

Open to anyone who wants to deepen their listening and communication skills, this series offers hands-on practice with everyday conversations.

Through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, reflection, and supportive feedback, you will explore ways to listen more fully, communicate with empathy, and build trust. 

What You’ll Gain

  • Experiential learning with active participation

  • Practical communication and empathic listening tools

  • Real-life scenarios, interactive exercises, and guided feedback

  • A supportive, low-pressure space to practice, reflect, and connect

Details

Dates and Times

  • Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 pm, May 13th – June 17th

  • Location: Northampton (TBD)

  • Group size: 8–15 participants

  • Cost: Early Bird by April 13th: $275 | After April 13: $300

In-person, experiential learning with opportunities for individual reflection, small-group practice, and large-group discussion.

Register

About the Trainer

Sara Schieffelin, LICSW
MINT Certified Trainer

Sara Schieffelin, LICSW is a trainer, facilitator, and licensed therapist who specializes in teaching communication and listening skills through experiential, relationship-based learning. Drawing on years of experience training public-facing professionals and community groups, Sara creates learning environments that are practical, engaging, and human—where skill-building is paired with curiosity, compassion, and a sense of play.

Cancellation Policy

  • One month or more prior to the training:
    Eligible for a 100% refund, minus a $25 administrative fee.

  • Between two weeks and one month prior to the training:
    Eligible for a 50% refund, minus a $25 administrative fee.

  • Less than two weeks prior to the training:
    Registration fees are non-refundable.

The trainer reserves the right to cancel the training up to two weeks prior to the start date if the minimum enrollment of eight (8) participants is not met. In the event of cancellation by the trainer, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to sara@saraschieffelin.com.