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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

On our foundation trainings we cover a lot of ground very quickly, so we have created this training to support you to take your learning further. You will have an opportunity to explore the main themes of the foundation training - the four key ingredients, self-empathy, expressing yourself and empathising with others - in greater depth, both in theory and practice. This workshop will help to consolidate your understanding and practice of NVC. You might also like to use it as a refresher to reconnect you with the NVC process if it has been a while since your last workshop!

Create extraordinary relationships one conversation at a time! Whether you want to improve your relationship with yourself, your family, co-workers or community, your participation in this course will open new doors and expand your options. You will gain concrete skills for resolving conflict and building trust in a multi-sensory learning environment that fosters safety, authenticity, depth and fun!
In each 3-hour session, Holly teaches the concepts and demonstrates the skills within the context of the large group. She also convenes the large group at the end of each session for debriefing, homework assignments, and closing.

Holly is joined by Asharaine Machala, a member of the Apprenticeship Circle to coach participants in the break-out portion of each session. This one-on-one coaching leads to rapid integration of the skills introduced in the large group.

This retreat focuses on creating peace and harmony inside ourselves and in our relationships. Set in a beautiful, relaxing and quiet environment, we will:
* Transform guilt, shame, fear and depression into life-serving energy; * Discover the gift of anger and practice safe and effective ways of releasing it; * Heal past experiences contributing to current pain through empathy; * Liberate yourself from suffering by understanding those whose behavior stimulated rage or shame in you; * Identify and fulfill unmet needs, leading you to be more fully authentic and alive. | This is an opportunity to address challenging life experiences that are still with you. | LOCATION: Villa Maria Center, www.villamariaretreats.org | COST: $495-550 tuition; $50-100 discount when registering with others; $325-375 room/board | begins Tue. 2p, ends Sun. 3:30p | REGISTER: Jean Lauer: jlauer@hbci.com (preferred) or 507-453-0576

Are you frequently living in disappointment or anger because your standards are not met? Or are you in a relationship with someone who is? This class will reveal the true beauty underneath the criticism and give perfectionists, their friends and family a roadmap for the creation of a shared vision.
While the Radiant Relations Seminar Series rests fully within the consciousness of NVC, I also incorporate tools from additional modalities, including The Work of Byron Katie, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), The Secret, Voice Dialogue and Core Transformation.

Transformative Communication
A NVC Foundation Training led by Henry Wai

Increase your capacities for making the difference you want with yourself, others and your community. This two-day training provides the learning, practice and coaching for you begin applying the NVC process in everyday life.

With an emphasis on active learning, you will:
- learn how the core NVC concepts and tools support constructive, authentic relationships
- practice the steps using real examples for expressing yourself and listening to others in ways which build connection and understanding
- be challenged and moved, receive support and have fun.
- get access two free follow-up group teleconference sessions

Fee: $220 - Individual (bring a friend for $180) (fees flexible for those with financial barriers)
$330 - Corporate / government sponsored

Expand Awareness with NonViolent Communication

This experiential workshop will expand your emotional intelligence by exploring what really motivates people. You'll learn new ways to understand your clients, foster awareness, and respond emphatically.

You will enhance your awareness of feelings and needs, and help your clients develop the skill of self empathy. You will discover new ways to offer your presence and connect to your core aliveness, so that you develop heart connection in your practice.

This course is for coaches, counselors, therapists, facilitators, social workers, health care professionals, and anyone else who is serious about supporting personal growth and self awareness.
Learning Objectives:

Develop Practical Skills to Support Growth and Healing
Deepen your presence, empathy and listening skills
and more...

L'histoire du mot communiquer ; la place de l'approche de Marshall B. Rosenberg dans l'univers de la communication ; le processus de Marshall B. Rosenberg en 6 mots : l'intention, l'attention (l'empathie), l'observation, les sentiments, les besoins et la demande. Distinguer savoir-faire de la CNV et savoir-être dans l'esprit du processus CNV. 30% théorie et 70% pratique.

With facilitators:Jean Morrison, NVC trainer since 1989 &
Patricia Wolff, Zen practitioner.

We will connect our meditation practice with our speech and communication as a powerful and effective way to bring
spiritual values into our everyday lives, and our actions into the world.

Some common themes we will explore in this workshop are:
… do no harm, compassion, mindfulness, wise speech, lovingkindness, empathy, responsive, non-reactive, free from the judging mind…

These trainings are designed for practising skills learned in Foundation Training plus developing further understanding and skills in the area of Anger.
* Review and practice of the basic ingredients of NVC
* Share the ups and downs of applying NVC in your life
* Go further with the NVC Dance Floors
* Experience the potential depth of NVC practice
* Express anger fully without blame, attack or threat
* Receive anger in ways that increase safety, respect and understanding.

Book direct with Evolution Arts, 01273 204204 or info@evolutionarts.co.uk http://www.evolutionarts.co.uk

Finding the Center 2008:The Fourth Annual Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference “Resolving Differences: The Seed of Unity” April 4 & 5, 2008, UofI
Resolving differences while protecting human rights may very well be the only viable path to unity and true peace. This challenge calls for concrete efforts and essential skills in order to achieve genuine harmony. “Resolving Differences: the Seed of Unity” is the theme of FTC 2008 which brings together well-known leaders and practitioners in the field of human rights and conflict resolution. Through engaging presentations and dynamic workshops, the conference will enhance knowledge, provide tools, teach methods, and inspire social activism.

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.

Nonviolent Communication är ett stöd för dig som vill lära dig kommunicera på sätt som skapar mer kontakt och mindre motstånd. Det är en kommunikationsprocess som hjälper oss att skapa en dialog där vi kan mötas i samförstånd. För den här kursen används ett digitalt klassrum där du får individuell feedback på din uppgifter. Där har du också möjlighet att dela funderingar och insikter med andra som går kursen.
Kursinnehåll: Varje vecka behandlar vi ett kapitel i boken Nonviolent Communication, ett språk för livet. Du gör övningar för att tillämpa det du lär.
Kursmoment och arbetssätt: Kursen är helt på distans, utan fasta träffar och vi möts via Internet. Du kan alltså befinna dig vart du vill så länge