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Presence to Hear presents…
EmpathiCafé
A place to be heard. A place to learn to hear better. A place to put your phone away and meet people!
First Saturday of every month
11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Beginning September 2026
The Blue Room
1111 Carlisle Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM
In a world filled with advice, opinions, interruptions, and quick fixes, sometimes what we need most is simply to be heard.
EmpathiCafé is a welcoming space where people come together to experience what it feels like to be listened to with genuine presence—and to practice the art of empathic listening.
What makes this different?
This isn’t a support group, a therapy group, or a discussion group.
Instead, we practice empathic listening, a Relationship Enhancement skill that focuses on understanding another person’s experience with curiosity, presence, and care.
You’ll find:
No advice giving
No judgment
No trying to fix anyone
No interrupting
No debates or opinions
Just the opportunity to be present with another human being.
How it works
11:15–11:30 am
Arrive, grab a coffee from Castle Coffee next door, or make yourself a cup of tea in our kitchen, and settle in.
11:30–11:45 am
A brief introduction and gentle coaching on the empathic listening skill, with a chance to practice.
11:45 am–1:00 pm
Participants choose whether they would like to:
Be a speaker, sharing something that’s on your heart, or be a listener, practicing empathic listening.
You’re always free to choose the role that feels right for you. There is never any pressure to speak.
This group may be a good fit if you…
Long to feel genuinely heard.
Want a space where you can express yourself without interruption.
Are tired of receiving unsolicited advice.
Would like to become a more compassionate and skilled listener through gentle coaching.
Are curious about Relationship Enhancement and empathic communication.
Value kindness, presence, and authentic human connection.
Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer another person isn’t an answer.
It’s our full attention.
It’s our presence to hear.
Cost
Donation-based.
Your contribution helps cover the cost of the space and supports our trained facilitators, making it possible for this community gathering to continue.
We look forward to hearing—and being present with—you.