"One hour of compassionate deep listening can bring about transformation and healing."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Meet Sylvia
Everyone has their own unique way to heal and grow. Sometimes what we really need is just for someone to really listen - for us to feel heard, to express ourselves and see ourselves more clearly as we are. I've experienced a lot of listening - to other's challenges, deepest pains, hopes and dreams. I'm gentle and accepting of your path and experiences. I respect and celebrate your unique life journey.
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
My Background
With a degree in Nursing, I have worked as an RN in home-care, hospice, and extended care facilities. I also have a degree in comparative religious studies and have worked in transformational workshops where listening was a central practice. We listened with people from many diverse backgrounds and in all walks of life. That experience showed me that all human beings carry so many unspoken stories within, and how healing it is to simply have a loving witness to hear those stories. The healing power of listening is so palpable.
Also, now that I'm in my 50's, I've experienced so many of life's ups and downs for myself. I would say that life itself has taught me to listen more deeply. It has humbled me and opened my mind; and it has taught me the importance of trusting one's own journey and looking within to find our own answers.
“You are the expert in your own journey. ”
Who would benefit from Compassionate Listening:
WANT EMOTIONAL SUPPORT?
Someone who wants to talk about unresolved emotions in a safe, nonjudgmental supportive environment.
Someone who would appreciate time to talk things through as a helpful supplement in addition to formal therapy.
Someone who wants a confidential supportive way to vent, get things off their chest with a neutral accepting third party other than their immediate friends, family, or co-workers.
EXPLORING PERSONAL DEVELOPEMENT?
Someone who wants a sounding board for their ideas, hopes, dreams, planning and projects at home, school, or work.
Someone who wants an attentive ear to explore their spiritual path, personal growth, and self-discovery, regardless of religion or belief.
Someone who just wants to be heard without advice, who wants to be empowered to explore their own life path and solutions in their own way.
NEED NOURISHING CONNECTION?
Someone who is experiencing social isolation or just needs a warm and friendly presence for an increased sense of well-being and connection.
Someone who just needs space to talk about whatever comes up and relieve stress through self expression.
For those who seek empathetic emotional support for chronic fatigue, mold illness, or other chronic health issues .
" The inspiration you seek is already within you."
~ Rumi