--- title: "Events & Workshops - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events?start=72" date: "2026-09-19T14:14:11+00:00" language: "en-US" --- # Events and Workshops ### Learn. Practice. Connect. We invite you to learn from our [Certified Trainers](https://www.cnvc.org/trainers) around the world. Search below by language, country, format, and topic to find a learning event that works for you. How can I learn Nonviolent Communication? CNVC organizes 9-day[ International Intensive Trainings](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/intensive-trainings) (IITs) in different parts of the world. You can [subscribe to the CNVC email list](https://mailchi.mp/cnvc/keep-in-touch-with-cnvc) at this link in order to receive email announcements of upcoming intensive trainings. In addition, there are hundreds of NVC-related training courses held all over the world (and online) organized by Trainers certified by CNVC. You can look for [Events and Workshops](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events), or you can learn more about our 900[ Certified Trainers](https://www.cnvc.org/trainers) and reach out to them directly. How much does an NVC training cost? [NVC training courses](https://www.cnvc.org/events), organized by any of the hundreds of Certified Trainers, vary in cost. Most of the events listed on our website specify the fees that are requested and if they are not, please use the contact form at the bottom of the event page. I have another question You want to learn and practice Nonviolent Communication and have questions about the different options? We have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to support you to get clear about which trainings are most suitable for you; our 9-day International Intensive Trainings, an Online Course or one of the many in-person workshops offered worldwide by our Certified Trainers. **[DISCOVER THE FAQ PAGE](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/programs-faq)** # [ See in-person events on a map ](https://www.cnvc.org/event-map) [![Map of NVC Events](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event-map-teaser-image.png)](https://www.cnvc.org/event-map) # [ Or filter and search by text below ](#event-search) # [ UPCOMING Intensive trainings ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/intensive-trainings) - [ China](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6255:2026-09-28-iit-china&catid=19) (Begins 28-Sep-2026) - [ Slovenia](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6173:2026-10-16-iit-slovenia&catid=19) (Begins 16-Oct-2026) - [ Colombia](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5391:2026-10-30-iit-colombia&catid=19) (Begins 30-Oct-2026) - [ 5-Day Foundation Training - United States (CT)](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7194:2026-10-30-ft-united-states-ct&catid=19) (Begins 30-Oct-2026) - [ New Zealand](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6232:2026-11-13-iit-new-zealand&catid=19) (Begins 13-Nov-2026) - [ India](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6922:2027-01-15-iit-india&catid=19) (Begins 15-Jan-2027) - [ Poland](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6244:2027-05-13-iit-poland&catid=19) (Begins 13-May-2027) - [ Germany](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7195:2027-05-27-iit-germany&catid=19) (Begins 27-May-2027) - [ United States (CA)](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7133:2027-06-04-iit-united-states-ca&catid=19) (Begins 04-Jun-2027) - [ Norway](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7323:2027-07-30-iit-norway&catid=19) (Begins 30-Jul-2027) # Find Events **In-person events on a map** [ Find on Map ](https://www.cnvc.org/event-map) **By keyword search** **By filtering** #### - [ Hybrid(4) ](#) - [ In person(236) ](#) - [ Online(179) ](#) #### - [ Catalan(4) ](#) - [ Czech(2) ](#) - [ Danish(4) ](#) - [ Dutch(82) ](#) - [ English(207) ](#) - [ French(77) ](#) - [ German(22) ](#) - [ Hindi(3) ](#) - [ Italian(4) ](#) - [ Kannada(2) ](#) - [ Mandarin(1) ](#) - [ Marathi(2) ](#) - [ Polish(20) ](#) - [ Portuguese(1) ](#) - [ Romanian(3) ](#) - [ Slovak(2) ](#) - [ Spanish(8) ](#) - [ Swedish(14) ](#) - [ Tamil(2) ](#) - [ Turkish(3) ](#) #### - [ -Online-(258) ](#) - [ Belgium(3) ](#) - [ Canada(31) ](#) - [ Denmark(4) ](#) - [ France(3) ](#) - [ Germany(10) ](#) - [ Greece(3) ](#) - [ India(3) ](#) - [ Ireland(1) ](#) - [ Italy(2) ](#) - [ Lithuania(1) ](#) - [ Nepal(1) ](#) - [ Netherlands(46) ](#) - [ Poland(15) ](#) - [ Portugal(1) ](#) - [ Romania(2) ](#) - [ Spain(5) ](#) - [ Sweden(1) ](#) - [ Switzerland(1) ](#) - [ Turkey(2) ](#) - [ United Kingdom(10) ](#) - [ United States(6) ](#) #### - [ 1-Beginner(136) ](#) - [ 2-Intermediate(125) ](#) - [ 3-Training-for-Trainers(11) ](#) - [ 4-Open to all (147) ](#) #### - [ Business(70) ](#) - [ Children(59) ](#) - [ Conflict Resolution(163) ](#) - [ Counseling & Coaching(144) ](#) - [ Diversity(60) ](#) - [ Education(96) ](#) - [ Facilitation(86) ](#) - [ General(339) ](#) - [ Health & Healing(137) ](#) - [ Intimate Relationships(141) ](#) - [ Mind-Body-Spirit(138) ](#) - [ Parenting & Family(78) ](#) - [ Social Change(106) ](#) #### #### - [ Free(21) ](#) # Your results [ # Oct 3, 2026 - by Ruud Baanders - in english # 2-day Lead Your Life Foundation Course (integration IFS and NVC) Integration Internal Family Systems with Nonviolent Communication This IFS/NVC course is unique because it is only open to participants with an NVC training and/or NVC experience. You will be working with like-minded fellow participants in a shared NVC consciousness that will foster a safe and compassionate learning and practice space. The focus of this course w… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7525:2-day-lead-your-life-foundation-course-integration-ifs-and-nvc-2026-10-03-12-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 3, 2026 - by Andy Dillon - in english # In Person (Hudson Valley) Intro to Compassionate Communication/ NVC SIMPLE PRACTICES TOWARDS TRANSFORMATIVE RECONNECTION ​ SIMPLE PRACTICES TOWARDS TRANSFORMATIVE RECONNECTION In this workshop you will learn and practice simple ways to enhance how you engage with others and leave with a greater ability to connect with the people in your life. ​​ What if we… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_in-person.webp)##### In Person ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7704:in-person-hudson-valley-intro-to-compassionate-communication-nvc-2026-10-03-14-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 3, 2026 - by Stefan Gebert, Simran Wester - in german # Gewaltfreie Kommunikation für Paare | 9-Tage-Retreat auf Paros Gemeinsam Wachsen als Paar und in einer tragenden Gemeinschaft "Das erste Wort, das uns einfällt, ist Dankbarkeit. Simran und Stefan haben einen Raum geschaffen, in dem wir uns mit unserem Innersten zeigen konnten, weil so viel Sicherheit und Halt spürbar war. Auch die Begegnungen mit den anderen Paaren waren ein großes Geschenk. Die Wärme, Liebe und Verbunden… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_in-person.webp)##### In Person ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7275:gewaltfreie-kommunikation-fuer-paare-9-tage-retreat-auf-paros-2026-10-03-18-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 4, 2026 - by Tracy Seed - in english # NVC Level 1 Foundation training (3 x 4 hrs) online NVC foundation course for anyone new to Nonviolent Communication or a wanting to refresh the basics. It will support you to manage conflicts and express yourself authentically. Nonviolent Communication aims to help people communicate with respect, compassion, and honesty. It leads to people bei… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6229:nvc-level-1-foundation-training-3-x-4-hrs-online-2026-05-03-10-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 4, 2026 - by Niels Gorisse - in dutch # Intieme relaties In onze geweldloze communicatie trainingen zijn ongeveer de helft van alle cursisten koppels. Wil je ook elkaar liefdevol kunnen zien, ook als je je aan elkaar frustreert? Wil je oprecht kunnen uiten wat er voor jou speelt, en tot oplossingen komen waar je allebei op lange termijn blij mee bent? En… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5992:intieme-relaties-2026-09-06-10-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 4, 2026 - by Alexandru Moldovan - in romanian # Ziua Internațională a Nonviolenței Conectare, comunitate, educație Cu ce te vei alege din acest eveniment? Explorarea nonviolenței: Pe parcursul acestui eveniment, vei avea oportunitatea de a pătrunde în lumea nonviolenței. Vei învăța strategii eficiente pentru a transforma în mod pașnic stări tensionate între oameni. De la instrumente practice la conceptele t… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_in-person.webp)##### In Person ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7124:ziua-internationala-a-nonviolentei-2026-10-04-12-30-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 4, 2026 - by Cordelia Addison - in english # Free Two-hour Introduction to Nonviolent Communication Start to learn this language of the heart Welcome to my Introduction to Nonviolent Communication workshop! In this interactive 2 hour session, we’ll explore the fundamental principles of Nonviolent Communication together. During the workshop, you’ll practice connecting with your own needs as well as discovering how to listen empathically… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7356:free-two-hour-introduction-to-nonviolent-communication-2026-10-04-18-30-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 5, 2026 - by Martha Lasley - in english # Authentic Communication Group Mondays Speak from Your Heart Practice courageous, heart-opening conversations using Nonviolent Communication and Internal Family Systems in the here-and-now. In a small group of 8, you'll learn to speak your truth, navigate conflict with care, and transform your relationships. In this intimate space you'll explore power-with… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7422:authentic-communication-group-mondays-2026-10-05-08-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 5, 2026 - by Mary Goyer, Kristin Masters - in english # Inner-Work Fall Retreat in the Redwoods of Northern California Bring compassion, care, and healing to old pain & persistent patterns. Most people learn Nonviolent Communication because something "out there" isn't working -- a conversation, a relationship, or a work situation. If something still feels stuck --You keep having the same arguments. You keep getting triggered -- fall is the perfect time for releasing the old. Explore… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_in-person.webp)##### In Person ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7332:inner-work-fall-retreat-in-the-redwoods-of-northern-california-2026-10-05-09-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 5, 2026 - by Kristin Masters, Mary Goyer - in english # All Levels Retreat in the Redwoods What if the real work starts inside? Bring compassion & care to old pain and persistent patterns. Most people learn Nonviolent Communication because something "out there" isn't working -- a conversation, a relationship, or a work situation. The basics of feelings & needs help. And yet — something still feels stuck. You keep h… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_in-person.webp)##### In Person ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7331:all-levels-retreat-in-the-redwoods-2026-10-05-10-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 5, 2026 - by Mair Alight - in english # Free October NVC Refresher Preview A free Zoom preview of the upcoming three-week Refresh Your NVC series Join me for a free Zoom preview of the upcoming three-week Refresh Your NVC series. I invite you to bring your questions and, if you choose, a real-life situation you would like to explore. Through Q&A and a guided role-play, you could experience how the Refresher can support greater clarity… ![](https://www.cnvc.org/images/Webpage%20Images/Event_images/DALLE_online_2_200x200.webp)##### ONLINE ](https://www.cnvc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7564:free-october-nvc-refresher-preview-2026-10-05-16-00-00&catid=14) [ # Oct 5, 2026 - by Lydia Kaiser - in german # GFK in der Schule - Sporthochschule Köln (digital) DSHS Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln GFK in der Schule - Sporthochschule Köln (digital) Die Schule ist ein Ort, an dem sich viele Menschen begegnen, Entscheidungen schnell gefällt, Konflikte geschlichtet und viele Aufgaben zeitgleich erfüllt werden müssen. 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