Most of us want to listen well.
But when conversations get emotional, confusing, or heavy… we freeze, fix, avoid, or say the wrong thing.
A self-study course to help you learn the science and skill of listening so others feel seen, heard, and valued.
This is not about saying the perfect thing.
It’s about learning how to be present with someone in a way that changes the conversation.
WANT TO BE A BETTER LISTENER?
The Attuned Listener helps you slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and respond in ways that help people feel safe, seen, and understood.
Have you ever...
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Wanted to help, but didn’t know what to say?
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Found yourself offering advice when someone just needed presence?
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Avoided hard conversations because they felt overwhelming?
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Walked away thinking, “That didn’t land the way I hoped”?
You’re not broken. It's not "just you".
You’re not bad at listening.
You were never taught how.
Listening is a skill — one that involves your brain, body, emotions, and nervous system. And like any skill, it can be learned and practiced.
Imagine if…
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People opened up to you more naturally
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You felt calmer and more grounded in emotional conversations
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You knew how to stay present without fixing or rushing
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Hard conversations felt less intimidating and more human
That’s the work of attuned listening.
What Is The Attuned Listener?
The Attuned Listener is a self-paced online course taught by Dr. Jackie Perry, designed to help everyday people listen with greater presence, confidence, and care.
Drawing from neuroscience, counseling practice, and decades of real-world experience, this course shows you:
- Why listening feels hard
- What is happening in the brain and nervous system during conversations
- How to respond in ways that foster safety, trust, and connection
Each lesson is short, practical, and immediately applicable to real life.
Who's It For...
This course is for you if you are:
- A parent, partner, or family member
- A helper, leader, coach, or caregiver
- Someone who wants deeper relationships
- Someone who feels unsure how to respond to vulnerability
- Someone who wants tools — not platitudes
No prior training required.
Just a willingness to slow down and practice.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand why listening is challenging — and why that’s normal
- Recognize common listening habits that unintentionally shut people down
- Learn science-based skills that create safety and trust
- Stay present in emotional conversations without fixing or avoiding
Respond in ways that help others feel genuinely seen and heard
An Invitation:
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At a time when so many people are experiencing high levels of loneliness and disconnection, it is time to equip and empower people - especially Christ followers - to listen and lovingly hold space for a person’s story in a way that reflects the heart and with-ness of God.
- Jackie Perry
As a Member of the Care Ministry Cohort, you will receive:
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The community you didn't know you had.
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The accountability that you know you need.
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The guidance you crave.
The Care Ministry Cohort walks with you step-by-step as you build a thriving care ministry.
Join Now!
So ... What's The Attuned Listener Course all about?
I'm so glad you asked! ;)
This 8-week training is designed to help individuals understand key truths about what it means to be human while also learning listening skills that are proven to foster deep insight, growth, connection and even healing in others.
Throughout the course integrates Scriptural truths are integrated with neurobiological and psycho-social findings in a fresh and engaging manner while providing practical tools to help participants understand and apply critical listening skills.
Content is delivered through a combination of 30-minute pre-class video modules that focus on a variety of mental health related topics and 2-hour in-person (synchronous) weekly interactive sessions online.
Each class session is divided into four segments:
1) Video debrief discussion based on the weekly module viewed prior to class (25-30 mins)
2) Instruction and demonstration of the new listening microskill (20-25 mins)
3) Focused practice groups where listening and story engagement is practiced in groups of three or four (60 mins)
4) Quick debrief (5-10 mins)
What's Included:
COMMUNITY
No more going it alone.
Join a community of care leaders who are ready to level up the care their churches offers.
Collaborate, share resources and encourage one another as you strengthen your local church.
TEMPLATES
Get a jump start.
By having templates, downloads, and pathways for you to customize, all the guesswork is taken out.
Create policies, training modules and forms customized for your church in just a few clicks.
ACCOUNTABILITY
I get you.
Having worked as a clinician and as a church care coordinator I understand the problems you're facing.
Brainstorm, strategize and get feedback about how you develop a culture of care at your church.
Join The Waitlist
The next Attuned Listener Course will be held IN 2026.
Add your name and email to the waitlist to be the first to access the course.
This course holds a maximum of 33 people, so join the waitlist to secure your spot.
☆Session Starts August 13, 2025☆
One-Time Payment of $250
Online Course + Coaching To Develop Support Skills
REGISTER NOWMeet Jackie Perry
PhD, LCMHCS, ACS
Dr. Jackie E. Perry is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor with more than three decades of walking alongside people and teams. As a Counseling Professor at Columbia International University and the Founder/President of The SoulWell Center in Asheville, she equips individuals, nonprofit and business leaders to listen well and engage stories with courage and care.
Jackie’s teaching is practical and hopeful. She blends the wisdom of counseling with accessible, research-informed (biopsychosocial) practices and simple tools that help families and organizations cultivate trust, empathy, and meaningful connection.
She and her college sweetheart, John, make their home in Asheville, North Carolina. They’re the proud parents of three adult children, one granddaughter—with two more on the way! On a perfect day you’ll find them outdoors, kayaking or hiking with a view of the North Carolina mountains.
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