TLP - The Listening Project CIC is dedicated to strengthening community and enhancing individual wellbeing across County Durham. We achieve this through a unique blend of social and cultural analysis, practical support for community-focused projects, and our innovative Listening Post workshops.
Our expertise in Social and Cultural Analysis allows us to understand the nuanced needs and dynamics within local communities. This insight informs our approach and ensures our initiatives are relevant and impactful. We leverage this understanding to assist community-focused projects by providing crucial support in areas such as digital inclusion – bridging the digital divide and empowering individuals with essential online skills – and sourcing funding – helping vital local initiatives secure the resources they need to thrive.
At the heart of our work are our signature Listening Post workshops. These are informal, pop-up group therapy sessions held in accessible community spaces throughout County Durham. Distinct from traditional therapy, our workshops utilize art and music as prompts for conversation, creating a fun, friendly, and participatory environment. Softly chaired by experienced TLP Arts Practitioners, the group dynamics naturally help to build confidence and offer valuable opportunities for social and community engagement. Participants are empowered to engage at their own pace, contributing only as much as they feel comfortable with. The Listening Post provides a gentle yet powerful avenue for exploring emotions, fostering connection, and promoting wellbeing without the pressure of direct mental health discussions.
Ultimately, TLP - The Listening Project CIC is committed to building resilient and connected communities where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to thrive
Get ready to turn Crook and beyond into a sea of green! The Listening Post (TLP) is excited to announce our participation in Wear It Green Day, a fantastic initiative by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and funds for mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week. MHAW takes place from 12th to the 18th of May 2025, and the theme is 'Community'.
Following a deeply insightful and impactful series of drop-in sessions at Crook Community Centre . The energy and participation we witnessed at the Crook Community Centre is truly inspiring, providing a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives that now form the bedrock of our future work.
TLP were delighted with the overwhelmingly positive response received from the local community. In particular, The Listening Post non-group therapy group therapy workshops proved to be exceptionally well-received. The welcoming environment fostered within these sessions facilitated meaningful conversations around the theme of hope, inspired by music. The valuable community voice gathered through these initial sessions, reflecting local knowledge and a clear passion for accessible community activities, will be instrumental in shaping the delivery format of TLP's upcoming workshop series, set to commence in earnest.
What is The Listening Project?
We're thrilled to announce that The Listening Project is now a proud partner of the Crook Community Association! We're incredibly pleased to be joining this vital local partnership and delivering our services from their magnificent, accessible, and friendly building.
The Listening Project Launches New Website, Expanding Services in Crook, County Durham
Discover Connection and Wellbeing with The Listening Post Workshops
Are you looking for a different way to connect with others and explore your inner world? The Listening Project CIC (TLP) invites you to experience our unique Listening Post workshops. Delivered in a relaxed and engaging group setting, these workshops offer a gentle and accessible approach to fostering wellbeing.
Our innovative format begins with participants bringing a piece of music or art that holds personal significance. This shared creative expression acts as a natural springboard for conversations, softly guided by a skilled TLP Arts Practitioner. What makes our workshops special is that we address underlying mental health issues without directly focusing on "mental health." Instead, through the power of shared experiences and creative interpretation, we explore universal themes and emotions in a supportive and non-clinical environment.
Our recent trial run of drop-in sessions at Crook Community Centre was a resounding success, proving to be not only enjoyable but deeply helpful. We successfully established a vibrant platform and a mode of engagement that participants found fun, friendly, and genuinely participatory. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere, The Listening Post workshops encourage open communication and create meaningful connections, demonstrating a powerful new way to support emotional wellbeing through shared artistic experiences. Join us and discover the power of listening, sharing, and connecting through creativity.
TLP programmes have been carefully designed to improve community strength and foster collaboration. By focusing on empowering individuals, these fun and engaging initiatives aim to create a ripple effect. One that enhances collective power. Whether through education, skills development, or support networks, TLP programmes work to inspire personal growth and long-lasting impact within communities.
Our Town has a long, deep history and a broad contemporary appeal. Our wider community is formed from a thriving collective of subcultures, which we recognise, welcome and aim to unify. We welcome contact from all and encourage engagement with our African, Polish and other International as well as LGBTQ and Inter-Faith communities to Come Together
Together, we can build a stronger and more united future.
As we endeavor to achieve this central company aim. A grass roots organisation like ours, deep in the heart of the Town. Will continue to build on relations that are founded on, sustainable and enduring partnerships. It is in this way our unified actions will empower the community and improve health and wellbeing.
