Day

This Practice Group begins with a "remembering" for inspiration, centering and connecting with ourselves. This is followed by a "check-in" when we share how we are, what we bring with us or what we hope to receive during the session. Activities include: short education exercises, empathy, role-plays, games and discussions. Participants can facilitate the group with prior arrangement with Rodger Sorrow

Time 7 - 9 PM Pacific

Donation $10

Open to all

NVC enables us to connect empathically with other people, and helps us
to help them to connect empathically with us. But what do you do when
you are feeling angry or upset to the extent that you don't want to
empathise with them? And they feel the same about you?! We call this
empathy collision, and on this day we will explore what is happening in
these situations and how we can get around this impasse. This day will
be practice oriented, to help you develop and rejuvenate your skill
with NVC.

January through May, 2008?: One Sat 10-5 and one Fri. morning a month. This course will include reading one book a month as well as focusing on NVC elements below: January:Consciousness/intention- Book: Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society- Senge, Scharmer, Jaworski, Flowers
February:Language- As software for our thoughts..., Book: Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership- Joseph Jaworski
March:Thinking- Take a look at core beliefs we hold about the world Book: Leadership and the New Science- Margaret Wheatley
April:Communication- Book: Practicing Servant Leadership: Succeeding through Trust, Bravery and Forgiveness- Spears and Lawrence, editors
May:Strategies of Influence- This area is critical to realizing our visions. How do we influence others in alignment with our values? Book: Theory U: Leading From the Future as It Emerges-Scharmer

The 5 day 'Living NVC' experience allows the integration of NVC to happen in a natural way. With a maximum of 10 participants, we learn, teach, weep, laugh, cook, walk and dance together, using the skills and consciousness of NVC. Each day we decide together what we will do, in an atmosphere where everyone's needs are valued. All this takes place in the 'Come to Life' Barn, with accommodation in my home, in a village on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. All levels of experience are welcome.

In my estimation, parenting is the most challenging, important job on the planet. I am passionate about supporting parents to care for your own needs while caring for the needs of your family, and to create a home environment where everyone feels safe and trusts that their needs matter. In this workshop, parents will take a day to nurture your hearts, clarify your needs and ways to meet them, learn and strengthen daily practices that support life-enriching relationships with yourself and with your kids. You will see how to construct a No-Fault Zone in your home and get the mutual respect & co-operation you long for.

this is a 14 day nvc integration program with rachelle lamb, gina cenciose and special guest trainer Robert Gonzales for a five day in April 2008.