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For the last 3-4 years, I have gathered weekly with a group of women for what the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) community would call an “Empathy Group”.  Essentially, we hold space for each other to explore what’s alive in us, name the universal needs that are not met, savor them, and allow strategies to emerge that meet those precious needs.  Together, we vent, claim our successes, mourn our losses, and find and own our part in life’s experiences. With firmness and gentleness, we hold witness to each other’s inner work.

Consensus Decision-Making 101: An NVC Approach to Power-Sharing and Inclusion
Part of the National Peace Academy’s Peacelearning Certificate Program

Date: March 3-4, 2012
Time: 10a-5p
Location: Adelphi University, NY, NY
Register:  http://www.nationalpeaceacademy.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=88

Do you want to know what the backbone of consensus is, and how to leverage it effectively?

Join us for Consensus Decision-Making 101: An NVC Approach to Power-Sharing and Inclusion, part of the National Peace Academy’s Peacelearning Certificate Program!

Democratic decision-making, consensus, and conflict resolution are based on all parties fully hearing each other. In this upcoming course, learn to listen effectively, ask questions, speak up clearly for your needs, and deal with conflict productively.

Everyday Nonviolent Communication: Street NVC
Saturday, February 18th 9:30-5:30
Want to improve your NVC Street Credentials?
Looking for more fluency and ease in living NVC everyday?
Want to practice NVC in a “natural” way?
You're invited to attend Street NVC! Practice your Everyday Nonviolent Communication skills with your NVC community in Florida’s Gulf Coast at the Bradenton Center Montessori School. This workshop is led by NYC’s Dian Killian, PhD., a Certified Trainer with the CNVC and author of NVC books.

Come join us for this  one-day exploration of fully living in the consciousness and intention of NVC: Creating connection, understanding and trust—every day!

Register now – early registration ends Feb 8th and seats are limited! http://www.regonline.com/StreetNVC_FL12

The other day I got a request from someone who was looking for some stats on NVC for a social media campaign. Others have asked me for such information as well, so, here is what I came up with.

• We average about 30,000 unique visitors a month to our web site.
• There are 296 Certified Trainers training in 77 different countries.
• We have over 26,700 accounts on our web site, with another 6,000 different people on a mailing list.
• Of the 26,700 accounts, 5200 of those have chosen to be listed as an NVC supporter and 8300 are have told us who they are and what they are interested in about NVC.
• We added 6560 people who have done business with us in Quickbooks, but were not in either of the other lists.
• From these three sources we know about, and can reach by e-mail almost 40,000 people interested in NVC.

Yelling “No!” to stop a child works!
It is guaranteed to stop a child in his tracks and turn their happy, healthy, neuron-growing science exploration into a tirade of tears in seconds.
So what do we do instead?

http://rivieraplayschool.com/parenting-from-balance/yelling-no-actually-works

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At Riviera PlaySchool in Redondo Beach, California, we provide 
a mindful program for the 'Whole Child,' inspired by the best of Attachment Parenting, Reggio Emilia, Bev Bos, Montessori, Waldorf and Non-Violent Communication.