---
title: "NVC FOUNDATION TWO - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Henry Wai, Henry Wai"
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/nvc-foundation-two-2026-11-21-13-00-00"
date: "2026-09-19T12:43:54+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

From our CNVC Certified Trainers

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#   NVC FOUNDATION TWO

##  Empathic Listening for Connection - In Person Training

 By: **Henry Wai**

#  AUDIENCE: beginner

 Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 1:00 PM —

 Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 6:00 PM

 English

 Canada

 downtown Toronto, Ontario

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**NVC FOUNDATION TWO - Empathic Listening for Connection - In Person Training**

We all want to matter. Our ability to be present to ourselves and others with empathy and clarity can make the difference between a breakdown and a breakthrough. Once​ there is​ connection and understanding, so much more is possible.

**Nonviolent Communication™ excels in providing practical ways to:**
\- Strengthen or repair relationships.
\- Get to the heart of what is really the matter behind criticisms, resistance, and judgments.

In-person Training in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

​​This training is 20% presentation and 80% activities for learning and practice. We’ll use role-play and real-play (practicing with your situations) to develop your ability to listen for transformation. Join us to learn the concepts and skills for empathic listening.

No prerequisite

Tuition: $145
We want access for everyone. If cost is a barrier, there is flexibility. Contact Henry before the start to discuss how we can include you.

Registration / Info: henryhwai@gmail.com

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**Facilitator Henry Wai**

Henry Wai has 28 years of experience leading trainings and delivering programs in Canada, England and the United States. Henry offers coaching and training for community organization, government, healthcare, and corporate employees as well as public trainings.

Henry was introduced to Nonviolent Communication™ (NVC) www.cnvc.org by Marshall Rosenberg in 2000 and completed several trainings with Marshall. Henry’s early mentors were Gina Lawrie and Bridget Belgrave who developed the NVC Dance Floors

He has been a certified NVC trainer since 2004 and delights in sharing NVC fundamentals with beginners.

Prior to NVC certification, Henry worked as a trainer and service provider in various sectors — housing, food co-ops, volunteer management, adult education, social enterprise and youth employment.

Henry’s capacity for presence has been supported through a variety of experiences:
\- Zen Hospice Project volunteer,
\- insight meditation practitioner,
\- studying Psychology in university,
\- growing up as a person of color in Canada, and
\- contact improvisation dance.

Nonviolent Communication™ is a very powerful addition to his approach which emphasizes self-awareness, choice, relational skills and ways to build co-operation.

### Related

- [ **Deepening Compassionate Connection and Action**  (Trainer Event 12-12-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/deepening-compassionate-connection-and-action-2026-12-12-13-00-00)
- [ **Deepening Compassionate Connection and Action**  (Trainer Event 10-31-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/deepening-compassionate-connection-and-action-2026-10-31-13-00-00)
- [ **NVC FOUNDATION THREE** (Trainer Event 11-28-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/nvc-foundation-three-2026-11-28-13-00-00)
- [ **NVC FOUNDATION ONE**  (Trainer Event 11-14-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/nvc-foundation-one-2026-11-14-13-00-00)
- [ **Henry Wai** (Trainer Profile) ](https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/henry-wai)

### TRAINING FOCUS:

- General

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