--- title: "Oren Jay Sofer - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Oren Jay Sofer" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/oren-jay-sofer" date: "2026-09-18T06:26:05+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Oren Jay Sofer portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Oren-Sofer.jpeg) # Oren Jay Sofer # Certified Trainer since 2018 Meet life’s challenges with courage and balance. Speaks English Current Country: United States Country of Origin: United States [**Oren Jay Sofer**](https://www.orenjaysofer.com/) teaches meditation and communication internationally and is known for his accessible and clear voice. His teachings integrate classical Buddhist training with modern disciplines of Nonviolent Communication and Somatics. Oren holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University and spent over two years as a novice monastic in the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest lineage. He is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma healing. Oren has practiced meditation in the early Buddhist tradition since 1997, studying with Anagarika Munindra, Godwin Samararatne, Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto. A member of the Spirit Rock Teacher’s Council, he combines classical Buddhist wisdom with the accessible language of secular mindfulness. He is the author of several books, including the best-seller [*Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication*](https://www.orenjaysofer.com/book), a practical guidebook for having more effective, satisfying conversations. His latest book, *[Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love](https://www.orenjaysofer.com/your-heart)*, explores the relevance of contemplative practice for our current moment in history. He has also co-authored The Mindful Schools Curriculum for Adolescents and [*Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Teens*](https://www.orenjaysofer.com/mindfulness). Born and raised in New Jersey, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and son, where he enjoys cooking, time in nature, and woodworking. ### Related - [ **Ne Demek İstiyorsan Onu Söyle** (Store Item) ](https://www.cnvc.org/store/say-what-you-mean-a-mindful-approach-to-nonviolent-communication) - [ **Immersion in Nonviolent Communication** (Trainer Event 09-19-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/immersion-in-nonviolent-communication-2026-09-19-09-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 04-01-2027) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2027-04-01-17-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 03-01-2027) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2027-03-01-12-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 02-01-2027) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2027-02-01-07-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 01-01-2027) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2027-01-01-02-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 12-01-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2026-12-01-21-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 11-01-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2026-11-01-16-00-00) - [ **Say What You Mean Online Course** (Trainer Event 10-01-2026) ](https://www.cnvc.org/learn/events/say-what-you-mean-online-course-2026-10-01-12-00-00) 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%2Foren-jay-sofer "Share on Facebook") - [](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Foren-jay-sofer "Share on Whatsapp") - [](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Foren-jay-sofer&text= "Share on Twitter") - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Foren-jay-sofer "Share on Linkedin") - [](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Foren-jay-sofer "share on Pinterest") ### TRAINING FOCUS: - General - Mind-Body-Spirit [ Trainer's Website ](http://www.OrenJaySofer.com) [ LINKEDIN PROFILE ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenjaysofer/) # Contact Oren Jay Sofer 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.