CONVERSATIONAL CONNECTIONS: PRACTICAL SKILLS (5-weeks thru NVC Academy)
* Understand key distinctions and foundational principles
* Know how to listen empathically to yourself and others
* Integrate the lessons quicker with practice-buddy sessions!
Would you like to engage in more mutually fulfilling conversations?
Do you seek an easier time expressing yourself compassionately?
Are you longing to experience more connection in your personal relationships?
This five-week course is an opportunity to learn the foundational NVC concepts developed by Marshall Rosenberg and grow powerful communication skills.
In this introductory series, you will learn and practice:
- The components of NVC (Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests)
- The key differentiations of NVC
- Empathic listening
- Self-Empathy
- Compassionate Honest Expression
- Using Requests to Facilitate Connection
Each week will incorporate a combination of teaching and free-form Q&A after each lesson. In addition, those who wish to will be invited to two 30-minute practice buddy sessions a week with other course participants for deeper integration!
About the facilitator:
James Prieto is a nature enthusiast, author and Certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainer, apprentice in the Animas Wild Mind Training Program (WMTP). James guides individuals toward connection through personal development coaching, by facilitating NVC, along with “Wild NVC” and “Wholistic NVC” nature-based offerings which integrate with Wild Mind. He’s passionate about the intersection of Animas Valley inspired work with NVC as a way to contribute to Earth elder Joanna Macy’s “Great Turning” and Thomas Berry’s “Great Work.”
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Assistant: Leticia Adams is a NVC Trainer Candidate, Creative Director, Yoga Teacher
Long inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, Leticia found NVC in the summer of 2020 while searching for a way to actively extend compassion to others.
After reading Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication, it became clear that practice was necessary to put the concepts into action. She found James’ online course, and has been hooked ever since. Amazed at the power of NVC in action, Leticia has experienced positive shifts in conversational ability and the quality of several relationships.
Leticia has a background in experiential communication with over two decades of industry experience, launching products, supporting organizational culture, and delivering multi media campaigns.
Leticia is working toward NVC certification.
