This interactive 2 hour workshop is an introduction to the principles and practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), also referred to as Compassionate Communication. Folks who join in will discover a powerful tool for transforming relationships and conflicts. NVC is practiced by many folks around the globe to understand ourselves and others more deeply, to invite more understanding of the choice we have and to improve work and home life.

NVC is based in the ideas that all humans have the same feelings and needs, that there is an abundance of resources to meet needs, that humans inherently enjoy giving to each other through interdependent relationships and all humans have the capacity to grow and change. This workshop is designed for folks with no experience with NVC or other methods of nonviolent language.

In this introductory workshop you will:

·  Learn the basic principles and assumptions of NVC

·  Learn the 4 steps to the practice of NVC

·  Be provided with worksheets, tools and resource for home practice