--- title: "Authentic Communication Group Wednesdays - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Martha Lasley, Martha Lasley" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/authentic-communication-group-wednesdays-2026-09-23-10-00-00" date: "2026-09-18T08:17:24+00:00" language: "en-US" --- From our CNVC Certified Trainers Online # Authentic Communication Group Wednesdays ## Speak from Your Heart By: **Martha Lasley** # AUDIENCE: all Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 10:00 AM — Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM English Recurring event **Timezone:** America/New_York [ See in your local time ](https://dateful.com/eventlink/e/?d=2026-09-23&t=10%3A00%3A00&tz=America%2FNew_York&title=Authentic+Communication+Group+Wednesdays "Click to show how this event's date and time would appear in your time zone") ![](https://i0.wp.com/www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-output-onlinepngtools.png) Something shifts when you drop the mask and start showing up. Walls come down. Trust builds. Connections deepen. An Authentic Communication Group creates the conditions for aliveness and transformation. In a small, diverse circle you practice courageous honesty, receive genuine care, and grow in ways that ripple far beyond the group itself. **What is an Authentic Communication Group?** The purpose of our sessions is to open our hearts. The group is a powerful way to work directly on interpersonal issues as they arise in the moment. In a learning laboratory, group members interact freely with one another in the here and now. Instead of talking about what happened last week, or worrying about the future, you talk about what is happening right now. Rather than talking about your partner, your boss or your child, you talk about what’s alive in the group. Keeping it real, you describe how you feel toward each other and what happens when you receive feedback from each other. In this experiential learning lab, you work in a small group of 8 participants with a seasoned facilitator. ***“This is my online family where I totally come alive. It’s surprisingly deep. Unlike other zoom meetings, I am fully engaged, leaning into my relationships with people I truly value.”*** **Modalities** We’ll rely on four pillars to support connection: ![](https://i0.wp.com/www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-26-193845.jpg?resize=681%2C489&ssl=1) 1\. Nonviolent Communication 2\. Internal Family Systems 3\. Diversity Equity and Inclusion 4\. Be Here Now One of the most powerful ways to connect, grow and heal is to learn to speak for your parts as they arise in the moment. Expressing what comes up supports self-awareness, connection and healing. You also may find it useful to name clear observations, share your feelings, express your needs and make requests. **Format** - The bi-monthly group meets on Zoom twice a month for 2 hours. And weekly group meets on Zoom every four times a month for 2 hours. - Each meeting is recorded, so you can watch the recording later - You can meet privately with your facilitator for 30 minutes, once a quarter to discuss your learning or any challenges you’re facing - This long-term ongoing group has no more than 8 participants ***“I joined the group because I never knew what to say… until later. In getting to know my fears, I’ve learned to take risks. I am much more connected to myself, and to others.”*** **Options** In the group you might practice: - Naming what you noticed about power dynamics - Experimenting with new behaviors to get the results you want - Raising difficult issues with care - Exploring how gender, race, class, and ability impact the group - Empathizing with yourself or others - Giving and receiving honest, consensual feedback - Communicating mindfully, even when you are emotionally activated Experimenting with new behaviors requires taking risks. When you say something about the impact of someone else’s behavior on you, you give the group a gift. You learn not only how to communicate more authentically, but also discover that doing so allows you to raise issues live and resolve them for the benefit of the whole group. When you reveal your unique qualities, including the shadow sides of yourself, you can release shame and heal your wounded parts. As everyone in your group becomes more and more authentic, you may find that you care deeply about each member of the group. ***“This sacred gathering space is with people around the world. I appreciate the healing process of true Self responsibility.”*** One of the more powerful outcomes is that members build a high-trust, open-hearted, supportive group. As the group develops ease with being present in the moment, you enter a state of flow and aliveness. In this space, you can build better relationships by: - Getting in touch with your parts - Expressing your vulnerability - Finding the courage to bring up and work through difficult issues - Communicating your anger or hurt with care - Receiving support and care from others ![](https://i0.wp.com/www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/image-3.png?resize=309%2C323&ssl=1) **Group Composition** Our intention is to create diverse groups. Because NVC and IFS have primarily attracted white folks, and because people of color sometimes experience tokenism in these settings, we are intentionally creating groups that include people of many ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, and social class. **Bring a Colleague** To support diversity, we request that you bring a person from an ethnicity different from yours. If you have the means, consider offering to pay for someone with less access to resources. ***“In the safety and openness of our group I come alive with energy, clarity, creativity and courage to explore, experiment, and express. The process of self-discovery and integration is accelerated.”*** **Facilitator** ![](https://www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mpl-headshot-Mar-3-2026.png) **Martha Lasley** has authored four books: [Facilitating Authentic Communication Groups; Coaching for Transformation; Facilitating with Heart; and Courageous Visions.](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Martha-Lasley/author/B00IWTG62W?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) As a certified trainer for the Center for Nonviolent Communication, she and led many International Intensive Trainings with Marshall Rosenberg. At the Authentic Communication Group, she supports self-intimacy, deepening relationships and awareness of power dynamics. She coaches visionary leaders and teams to develop a culture of collaboration, feedback, authenticity and mutual support. As a founding partner of Leadership that Works, she and her team trained and certified coaches and helped people develop facilitation skills. She coached social change activists to create compelling visions, improve communication, bring spirit into team building, and develop a power-with culture. Martha integrates group process work, Internal Family Systems, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Relationships. **Get Started** For more information about the group, read [Get Started](https://www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/getting-started/) and [Group Agreements](https://www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/getting-started/). No matter how much detail we provide, it can be difficult to understand this form of learning until you actually experience it. That’s why we offer a free pre-group interview with the facilitator to see if the group is a good fit for you. If you decide to join, we ask for a minimum commitment of six months, and many people stay for years. **More ACG Offerings** [**Develop Your NVC SuperPowers:**](https://embodying-nvc-a-journey-of-liberation.mn.co/spaces/20754043/content) You can take this free 6-module online course to learn about NVC Consciousness and the 4-step model for better relationships. [**Embodying NVC:**](https://www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/embodying-nvc-a-journey-of-liberation/) If you're a certification candidate (or the equivalent) you can join this 9-month intensive program to expand your NVC consciousness and deepen your skills. Weekly zoom calls, case studies, feedback and practice pods define this heart-connected community. [**NVC Whisperer:**](https://www.cnvc.org/NVCWhisperer.com) We developed the NVC Whisperer, an AI companion rigorously trained in NVC. This is a place to get support about conflict, empathy, mediation, and coaching. Here you can upload a transcript and get feedback on your facilitation skills, mediation skills, or coaching skills. The Whisperer is also trained to integrate NVC with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, without judgment. You can even build your capacity to integrate NVC with Internal Family Systems and the Whisperer can recap the fears and needs of each part of your psyche. 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