--- title: "Matthew Lederman, MD - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Matthew Lederman" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/matthew-lederman" date: "2026-09-18T06:25:38+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Matthew Lederman portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Matthew-Lederman.jpeg) # Matthew Lederman, MD # Certified Trainer since 2023 The Power of the Connection Dance Speaks English Current Country: United States Country of Origin: United States "NVC is a connection dance. I help individuals, families, teams—even the inner parts of yourself—learn the steps of this dance so you can shift how you relate to yourself and others. When we move in connection, everyone’s needs can be heard and met in ways that make life more wonderful." Dr. Matthew Lederman is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) who specializes in providing **coaching and counsel** to couples, parents, and adult children to heal disconnection and cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships. Drawing on Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Awareness, and decades of experience working with families, he teaches practical skills that foster emotional safety, repair relational ruptures, and strengthen bonds across generations. Dr. Lederman is the co-founder of **Connection Docs**, **Kinectin**, and **webe kälm**—platforms designed to help individuals and families grow closer together through evidence-based coaching, immersive learning, and innovative AI- and app-based tools. He also co-hosts the **webe Parents podcast**, which supports parents, partners, and adult children seeking to build stronger family relationships. An author of six books—including the New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan and Wellness to Wonderful—and a contributor to Psychology Today, Dr. Lederman’s work has been featured in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. He is dedicated to equipping families and couples with the tools they need to heal past hurts, navigate conflict with compassion, and create a foundation of lasting connection. > “My greatest joy is helping families grow closer together—across generations. Whether you’re raising a young child, navigating the parenting partnership with a spouse, or healing with your own parents, we explore how connection can deepen in every direction, creating more peace, harmony, and hope for a better world together.” ### Related - [ **Live NVC in Community** (Trainer Event 10-23-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/live-nvc-in-community-2026-10-23-17-00-00) - [ **WELLNESS TO WONDERFUL** (Store Item) ](https://www.cnvc.org/store/wellness-to-wonderful) - [ **Webe Kälm** (Store Item) ](https://www.cnvc.org/store/webe-kaelm) Share this page: - [](mailto:?body=Hi%20check%20out%20this%20trainer%21&subject=Check%20out%20this%20Certified%20Trainer%20with%20the%20Center%20for%20Nonviolent%20Communication%21) - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmatthew-lederman "Share on Facebook") - [](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmatthew-lederman "Share on Whatsapp") - [](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmatthew-lederman&text= "Share on Twitter") - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmatthew-lederman "Share on Linkedin") - [](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fmatthew-lederman "share on Pinterest") ### TRAINING FOCUS: - Conflict Resolution - Counseling & Coaching - Education - Parenting & Family [ Trainer's Website ](https://connectionDocs.com) Join me at webe Pärents podcast to hear how we bring NVC into the family - www.webeParents.com [ LINKEDIN PROFILE ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-lederman-md-2b549212a) “We offer support in person, online, and in group settings—creating safe spaces for individuals, couples, and families to practice connection, build understanding, and grow closer together.” # Contact Matthew Lederman, MD First name \* Last name \* Email Address \* Country \* United States Your Message \* Turnstile \* ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_placeholder_map.svg) ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map.