The Curious Communities Training was developed by two WI Certified Peer Specialists and eCPR practitioners that saw a need in their local community for training that would help their neighbors connect and engage more fully with one another. Through lived experience, community collaboration, and countless hours of training, research, and deep conversations, the Curious Communities Training was born.

Our Mission: To teach neighbors how to listen and support one another in their various roles so we can create a community that is more connected, less lonely, and overall a safer, healthier place to live.

In this training neighbors will learn:

  • Did you know that…

    9/10 people admit to downplaying their emotions so they won’t worry or burden a loved one?

    Or that 1 in 4 Americans felt that they had no one to confide in?

    And that loneliness can cause similar or worse health impacts than smoking or obesity?

  • There is healing in sharing our stories but too often, we have no one who wants to truly listen and bear witness to our truth. You’ll learn how to be one of those people for others and how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

  • We’ll show you how to authentically respond when someone shares their story with you and how you can show up for that person while still taking care of yourself.

  • Did you know that there are multiple types of trauma?

    Or that depending on the trauma response, it may make in difficult or even impossible for others to communicate their needs?

    And that one of the biggest protective factors we can offer folks against long term negative impacts of trauma is making space for them to feel connected and heard?

What will the experience be like?

All classes are kept small (15 or fewer) to create intimate spaces where people feel more comfortable being vulnerable. Our greatest task with these classes is to hold space for our neighbors to really feel a connection, learn vital skills, and be able to go back to their homes, workplaces, and community spaces ready to connect with others.

Participants in this training will have deep conversations, maybe shed a few tears, laugh super hard, and develop a framework for community healing and hope.

To do that, participants will have to be willing to dive in, (metaphorically) get their hands dirty, and be real with themselves and each other. Lastly, folks will begin to unlearn the need to always say the right thing, have all the answers, or ignore the stuff that feels too heavy.

Everyone who completes the class will receive a certificate of completion at no extra charge.

 

Unless otherwise noted, all classes take place in our Gathering Room at At The Roots LLC.

Our address is:

800 Wisconsin Street

Bldg D2 Suite 301

Eau Claire, WI 54703

Ready to sign up?

To make this class as accessible to as many people as possible, we offer several different options for this 8 hour class. Please choose the one that works best with your schedule.

There are currently no open trainings scheduled. Please check back soon for updates.

If you’d like a private training for your organization or to sponsor a public training for the community, please email us at info@attherootsllc.com.