Tend and Befriend: The Inner Work of NVC

Tend and Befriend: The Inner Work of NVC

It is said we treat others as we treat ourselves. If so, then our real work begins within us. What are the messages and beliefs you tell yourself which block you from truly connecting with others? How can you free yourself from limiting beliefs? This weekend workshop is for those wanting to go deeper with NVC and explore the creativity, richness, and beauty of their inner life. We will bring awareness to core beliefs, triggers, judgments, and self-talk to deepen self-awareness and understanding. Join us for a weekend of self-nourishment and self-compassion. This workshop is for people with familiarity of NVC basics who want to apply this to their own inner world.

The following topics will be explored:

• developing deeper self empathy
• making room for love and forgiveness
• empathy and inquiry- NVC and The Work
• transforming chronic patterns and core beliefs
• radical acceptance of our whole selves
• compassionate embrace of jackals
• cultivating living beautiful needs consciousness

(requested experience: foundation in NVC tools and concepts.)

Facilitation by Christine King & Kristin Masters

Christine King M.A
Interested in NVC and mindfulness, restorative circles, mediation, couples, creating tools, books and
interactive games to facilitate the learning of NVC.

Kristin Masters
Diversity Trainer & Meeting Facilitator; Kristin loves to focus on making positive change through conscious choice, healing our hearts, families, & communities, in and for a
just and sustainable world.

Presentation Center is a naturally beautiful and peaceful setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos. It features a “green” Welcoming Center & Dining Facility and organic gardens that match NVC Santa Cruz's interest in environmental sustainability. Just 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport, Presentation Center has 67 acres of lovely scenery, with sweet spots for relaxation, contemplation and conversation, as well as, hiking trails, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

We will be in the Main Building, which contains comfortable single, double or triple occupancy rooms. For most rooms, bathroom facilities are located "down the hall." A few rooms have a private bath and there is an accessible room with private bath is available for the physically challenged. The Main Building Coffee Room is open day and night offering coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

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