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

This 5-monthprogram is designed to help you integrate Nonviolent Communication into yourleadership style to maximize your effectiveness. Inner-outercongruence is key to being an effective leader. When your vision emerges from aplace of deep presence and purpose, and strategies are in alignment withvalues, then trust is built and power is created with other people. NonviolentCommunication (NVC) can support the development of inner-outer congruence.

Much more than acommunication model, NVC is an integration of consciousness, language, thought,communication and strategies of influence. When understood at all these levels,NVC gives rise to power and possibility that can transform our effectiveness inthe world.

This program will moveyou toward greater effectiveness in influencing and leading those you work withwhether it be in families, community organizations, educational institutions,political entities or large corporations.

In this courseyou will develop skills that support:

·       Increasedsense of trust in your own abilities to connect, influence and lead

·       Mutualtrust with those you are working with

·       Inspiringothers to join you in creating the world in which you want to live

·       Improvedability to articulate and convey what matters most

·       Creativityand cooperation

·       Teamlearning, trust, connection and honesty

·       Elicitinguseful feedback

The first classof each month will focus on learning and applying NVC at the levelsof:

·       Consciousness/intention- the motivation behind the mechanics

·       Language- software for our thoughts

·       Thinking- core beliefs we hold about the world

·       Communication- choices and ways our message is sent without language

·       Strategiesof Influence - how we influence others in alignment with our values

The second classeach month will include discussion on a book from thefollowing list:

·       Presence:An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society- PeterSenge, C.Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski, Betty Sue Flowers

·       Synchronicity:The Inner Path of Leadership - Joseph Jaworski

·       Leadershipand the New Science - Margaret Wheatley

·       SocialIntelligence- Daniel Goleman

·       TheoryU: Leading From the Future as It Emerges - C. Otto Scharmer

*Participants are askedto purchase books on their own.

Course outline:

September:

• Consciousness/intention- Truly the heart and core of NVC, explore how the consciousness of interdependence, compassion, and partnership shapes our involvement in living systems (personal and social), creating choices supporting health of the whole planet. Book: Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society- Peter Senge, C.Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski, Betty Sue Flowers

October:

• Language- As software for our thoughts, language plays an important role in shaping our intentions and expressing our deepest values to others. Explore language that’s congruent with your values and likely to connect with the values held by others. Book: Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership- Joseph Jaworski.

November:

• Thinking- Take a look at core beliefs we hold about the world, the key role thoughts play in our reactions and responses, and the outcomes of the assumptions and frameworks that create our paradigms. Consider shifts in thinking that may be more congruent with your intentions. Book: Leadership and the New Science- Margaret Wheatley

December:

• Communication- Exploration of the ways our messages are sent without language. The role “choice” plays in our communication will be an emphasis as well as the ways consciousness is displayed beyond the words we use. Book: Social Intelligence- Daniel Goleman

January:

·     Strategies ofInfluence- This area is critical to realizing our visions. How do we influenceothers in alignment with our values? How can we inspire others to join us increating a world that restores health and wholeness to the planet? Book: TheoryU: Leading From the Future as It Emerges- C. Otto Scharmer

Introduction to Nonviolent Communication

• Dehumanising communication : what it looks like and what it does
• NVC’s intentions
• The NVC Process : 2 movements and 4 steps
• Exercises for each of the 4 steps
• Empathy practice
• The practice of gratitude

Presentations, practical exercises, roleplays. Co-trainer: Jean-Philippe Bouchard

Calling all women who love NVC to join Jean Morrison, Christine King, Laurie Brooks & Kristin Masters at this spacious mountain retreat center for a weekend of reflection and connection. We envision a restorative and contemplative retreat with writing, art, song, and play woven with NVC for a juicy and rejuvenating experience to start off the New Year. Cherish your spirit, nurture your body, open your heart, and share what’s alive in you in a safe and supportive environment. If you want more fun, more honesty and more compassion, bring it on and welcome 2009 with an exquisite women's weekend.

We are limited to 24, so we suggest you register early.

Jean, Christine and Kristin share their rich experiences and diverse areas of interest to explore:

· Making our dreams come true - Taming our Jackals to unleash our Giraffe Vision

· The Compassionate Art of Listening

· Learning NVC thru Art, Play and interactive games

· Inner Work of NVC

· Embodying NVC - A Kinesthetic Approach to the Practice

· Unconditional Parenting

· Conflict Improv

· Open Space Technology for everyone to offer and request workshop

Go to our website for more information & registration

http://nvcsantacruz.org/winterretreat2009.html

This course contents 21 days in 7 blocs. Three auf the blocs serve basic NVC learning and training with an additional emphasis on dealing with aggressions, limits and self-empathy. The next 4 blocs deal with NVC in leading functions, counselling, social change, trainer skills. The main focus of the training lies on NVC in organizations and enterprises. We invite people fwith leading functions in organisations, free counsellors, mediators, supervisors, organization developers.

Auroville NVC Camp

Conflict may be inevitable but fighting, violence and war are not.
However, negotiation takes a lot of time, even in cultures where they
have tradition of it.

This Mediation Training is part of the NVC Camp
and introduces NVC’s powerful mediation process through demonstrations
and exercises, to take you beyond ‘compromise’, ‘apology’ and
‘forgiveness’.

Dates: Saturday 10th January, 2009 to Sunday 11th January, 2009
Length of training: Two days

Suitable for: We request that participants have done a two day Basic Training or equivalent with a certified trainer.

Language: English
Trainer: Shantigarbha (CNVC.org certified)
Location: College Guest House, Auroville, India
Accommodation: Not included in the fee. (There may be
some beds at College Guest House, on a first-come-first-served basis -
contact L’aura via NVC Camp Home Page.)
Food: Not included in the fee.

For further information on fees and registration: visit the NVC Camp Home Page

NB The Dalai Lama will be visiting Auroville on or around January 20!

Kursens inriktning och grundvärderingar
Det här är en utbildning för dig som vill integrera Nonviolent Communication på djupet. Är insatt i förhållningssättets grundvärderingar.

Utbildningen är ett utforskande av hur vi människor kan använda mer tillfredsställande sätt att möta våra och andras behov. I utbildningsgruppen försöker vi skapa ett klimat där vi kan leva som vi lär. Det här är ett program för dig som vill utveckla din empatiska förmåga för att integrera den i ditt ledarskap; som chef, socialarbetare, lärare, vårdpersonal eller i annat nära arbete med människor, samt för dig som vill lära dig NVC för att integrera det i ditt liv på olika sätt.

another year long nvc integration program will be starting up in Maine, get the informational flye at www.mainenvcnetwork.org

FEE REQUEST: $20/session or $60/4 sessions prepaid. No one turned away due to lack of funds -- work exchange and barter welcome.  | TIME: 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm one Friday each month, including April 11, May 16, and June 27, 2008 (contact Jeff for future dates) | DESCRIPTION: Most sessions will use the following format: a brief presentation of a particular NVC skill, followed by practice exercises and role playing real situations. Empathy and self-empathy are common themes, as well as compassionate honesty, gratitude, celebrating and mourning. Led by experienced facilitator.  Everyone welcome.  Contact Jeff for exact location and directions.