I am a Facilitator, HAI Global's Safety & Consent Officer, and volunteer for many projects. HAI has been a constant in my life since March 2000, and there has never been a moment when I regretted any part of my choice to remain deeply involved and contributing. We talk in HAI's Mission Statement about being a potent, contributing human being, and that is what I strive for every day--in both joyous situations and complicated, difficult ones. I see beauty, tender vulnerability, hearts opening, boundaries being honored, respectful communication, and powerful self-knowledge awakening in people at every workshop I have the honor of leading. The work I invite you into has the possibility of changing you and the direction and substance of your life. As a HAI facilitator, I simply ask you to look at your life: you change you. I choose a world of love and acceptance in my own heart each day.
Details of this retreat
This Program Will Teach You How to Create Deep and Meaningful Connections!
HAI’s Authentic Communication Training (ACT) Program is an in-depth, experiential six-week online training that will equip you to build deeper intimacy in all of your relationships. With the support of our expertly trained facilitators and assistants, you’ll develop listening and communication skills that will help you relate more effectively with the people in your life.
--Developing your authentic communication skills will impact all of your relationships:
--Romantic and intimate relationships where you desire more closeness and secure connection
--Family dynamics where you want to become a better listener and support your family members to feel heard, seen and loved
--Work environments and community organizations where you are in a position of leadership striving to influence others with kindness, authenticity and clarity
You might be surprised to learn that most of us are not very good at listening. Most of us have been taught to “listen to respond” – as we listen, we are often preparing what we will say in response – and we rarely just open ourselves to receiving the other person’s words, intention, and emotional experience. In this program you will learn to “listen to understand”. This simple concept is the foundation of effective communication.
We’ll begin with the ACT Saturday online workshop, consisting of two 3-hour sessions and continue with six 2.5 hour weekly evening sessions that are a combination of continued learning and group coaching. Throughout the program you’ll also receive personal feedback and evaluation from our trained assistants. Heart-based communication (like any art form) requires learning, support, feedback and practice, and the ACT Program blends these components beautifully.
Schedule
Saturday 9:00 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:45 pm Pacific Time (break time is approximate)
Every Wednesday 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Pacific Time (6 Wednesday sessions total)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
What's Included
ACT Online Weekend Workshop Saturday October 10th 2026 9:00 AM-4:45 PM Pacific Time (with a one hour meal break)
ACT Online Coaching Program Every Wednesday 5:00 PM-7:30 PM Pacific Time for 6 weeks starting October 14th
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October 10 - November 18, 2026
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$847.00
7-session, 6-week program including live expert coaching & comprehensive workbook (need-based and diversity partial scholarships available)