Speaking Peace: basics of Compassionate Nonviolent Communication

Join us for a fun, experiential, and deeply meaningful introduction to the principles and practices of Compassionate Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

More than just a luxury in ordinary times, Compassionate Communication skills are more important than ever in our rapidly changing world.

As leaders across the globe scramble to address a wide variety of
economic problems, national security issues and natural resource
shortages, one constant exists -- in order for any solution to be
lasting, it requires people to collaborate, communicate, and act in
partnership.

Compassionate Communication provides the relational skills, as well
as ways of thinking and being, that support us in making the transition
from a domination-style style system ("either/or" paradigm) to a
partnership approach ("both/and" paradigm).

NVC is much more than a communication process -- it is a way of life
that can be applied in any situation to bring about more peace, harmony
and mutual respect... that can resolve any conflict to everyone's
satisfaction.

The training will be facilitated by lead trainer, Jeff Brown, and assisted by several active members of the NVC community in Central Ohio -- so each participant will receive individual support and coaching in small groups about how to implement NVC in their lives.  Among the people supporting and assisting in this training are Tom Carlisi, Karyn Deibel, Turiya Gearhart, Gary Kopp, Gayle Miller, Ann Montague, Victoria Peyton, Jade Pham-Gift, Colleen Tootell, and Susanna Warren (not necessarily a complete list).

TIMES:  Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm  -AND-  Saturday, Aug. 29, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
* Note: This is one training (rather than two separate events)

COST:  $85/person earlybird rate (registered by Aug. 5); $110/person regular rate (after Aug. 5)
* 2 people registering together save $15 each; 3 or more people registering together save $25 each

REGISTER:  Pay online with a credit card through our secure PayPal account.  Otherwise, %20jeff [at] nvcohio [dot] org (Email Jeff Brown) or call 614-558-1141

DESCRIPTION:

Discover a life-transforming communication practice that builds trust, transforms conflict, and creates harmony in your relationships. In this event, you will learn how to create a quality of connection between yourself and others where everyone's needs, even in conflict situations, are held with care and compassion... without
resorting to punishment, force, manipulation, blame or other approaches that we end up paying for later.

Learn how to honor your deepest desires in every moment, and never give in or give up on your needs again. You will learn how to:

* express yourself honestly and openly;
* hear difficult messages without taking them personally;
* connect with others by communicating empathy; and
* find the gift that underlies all blame, judgment and criticism.

WHAT IS NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION?

NVC is both a spiritual practice that helps us see our common humanity, and a concrete set of skills which help us to live more peacefully. These skills apply to thought, language, and using our power in a way that honors everyone's needs.

NVC is a learnable process for creating emotional freedom, self-acceptance, inner peace, and fulfilling relationships. It involves expressing ourselves honestly, listening with empathy, and developing a more compassionate inner relationship. People around the world are using NVC skills to transform conflict, create harmony in their relationships, and build a world where everyone's needs are honored through compassionate giving, and without the use of coercion or violence.

NVC was created by clinical psychologist and international peacemaker Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, who has taught NVC in more than 35 countries around the world, and whose work is supported and promoted by the global Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC).

NVC helps people to:
* speak in a way that inspires compassion and understanding
* initiate difficult conversations with more ease and confidence
* remain centered and peaceful while hearing difficult messages
* express anger fully, safely and respectfully - yet powerfully
* shift patterns of thinking that lead to depression, guilt, shame
* enliven yourself by expressing and receiving gratitude
* translate criticism, judgments and blame into life-serving messages
* resolve long-standing conflicts and heal painful relationships
* inspire others to change their behavior willingly