--- title: "Mary Goyer - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Mary Goyer" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/mary-goyer" date: "2026-09-18T06:26:25+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Mary Goyer Portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Mary-Goyer.jpeg) # Mary Goyer # Certified Trainer since 2024 MS, Marriage & Family Therapy Powerful, practical tools for transformation and collaboration Speaks English Current Country: United States Country of Origin: United States "NVC is both practical, with simple, linear starting points, and also a deeply spiritual practice for those endeavoring to live compassion." Mary Goyer, M.S., is a holistic counselor and trainer specializing in the intersection of leadership development, trauma healing, and Nonviolent Communication for educational leaders and professionals in high-impact organizations. She draws upon her training in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT), mindfulness, and somatics to facilitate the personal growth and skill development needed for collaborative success - for individuals and teams. Mary brings a unique blend of skills that create inclusive and participatory workshops. Her facilitation style is dynamic, encouraging active engagement and fostering a sense of community within the group. Whether working with small teams or large organizations, Mary's ability to navigate group dynamics and facilitate empathic dialogue contributes to collaborative, skill-building events for organizations. Mary also co-owns [Grok the World](https://groktheworld.com/), a training company that offers games, books, and workshop materials to help spread NVC skills internationally. Contact her below for information about executive coaching, training, or facilitation inquiries. 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