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Sessions allow us to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make new connections or deepen existing relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from each other\u2019s stories and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time for self-reflection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice the art of deep listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand our empathy and compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the methodology of what are traditionally called Racial Healing Circles, CitListen sessions are welcoming spaces grounded on trust and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical CitListen will be 90 minutes long with 25 or less participants and 2 or more experienced facilitators. We are happy to work with faculty, staff, student and community groups to design unique sessions, including shorter sessions based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our Citadel TRHT Events page for up-to-date information on how to join an upcoming CitListen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or to discuss options to collaborate, email Tessa Updike at tupdike@citadel.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-participants-saying\">What are participants saying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt taught me to stop and listen to those around me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt helped to answer questions I didn\u2019t know I had before listening. Also gave method to be a better listener here and at home.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI come from a small town where everyone has the same views and experiences but here there are many different cultures and experiences that I\u2019ve never seen or heard of.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s an experience that makes you feel listened to and like you can open up without being judged.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt is important to allow each individual an opportunity to share stories, and this guided discussion via CitListen provides the creative, personal &amp; confidential space to do so.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI loved hearing everyone\u2019s stories. They were so moving and powerful. I didn\u2019t think people would share so deeply.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe skills and approach covered here can be integrated into every aspect of my life and personal relationships.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI enjoy listening to people, it humanizes them. Y\u2019all do a <strong>needed<\/strong> job. Thank you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A CitListen is a participatory event where attendees are invited to share personal stories in response to questions and prompts posed by experienced facilitators. Sessions allow us to: Following the methodology of what are traditionally called Racial Healing Circles, CitListen sessions are welcoming spaces grounded on trust and respect. 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