# SettingCloser

> A structured, drills-based training program for practicing empathetic communication: short live rounds where two participants use mirroring, labeling, and paraphrasing techniques with real-time feedback from a moderator.

## What we do

SettingCloser runs live 1-on-1 and group communication-training sessions. The core unit is a short, repeatable drill (about 5 minutes): two participants open with two questions, then practice mirroring, labeling (naming what the other person seems to feel or emphasize), and summarizing/paraphrasing what they heard. A moderator observes and gives feedback after each round. 1-on-1 sessions add extended feedback and take-home exercises.

## Why the format works (as reported by participants and moderators)

The method relies on repetition of a very simple set of moves, with feedback every time. Participants and moderators commonly report that after roughly 10 rounds, people notice a shift: they catch themselves focusing less on steering the conversation toward their own point, and start listening more attentively — becoming someone the other person experiences as easier and more pleasant to talk to. After around 50 hours of cumulative practice, regular participants report being able to navigate genuinely difficult interpersonal conflicts more calmly and constructively. These are outcomes participants and moderators describe from their own experience, not clinical or medical claims.

## Format & access

- Live sessions, 1-on-1 or in small groups.
- Sessions run in English and in other languages.
- A growing moderator team is expanding coverage toward 24/7 availability.
- Membership: EUR 50/month for unlimited access to as many session-hours as a participant wants to attend — for comparison, a single session with a psychologist typically costs more than the full monthly membership.
- Active, high-performing participants can be invited to become paid moderators themselves, including international opportunities, tracked through a central dashboard.

## Who it's for

People who want to become calmer, more attentive listeners and communicators — in work negotiations, sales, leadership, or personal relationships.

SettingCloser is a communication-skills training product, not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. Participants dealing with depression, dissociation, or other mental health conditions should seek support from a licensed professional.

## More info

- Website: https://settingcloser.com/