President Obama says, "Empathy strikes me as the most important quality that we need in America and around the world." Nonviolent Communication offers practical, accessible tools for mutual understanding, effective resolution of conflicts and connecting across differences.
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with Jean Morrison, Kelly Bryson, Kristin Masters & Christine King
Aug 29th, Saturday 10-5:30pm
10am-10:30 Opening Circle
1st session, 10:30am-Noon:
1. How Not To "Do NVC"- Kristin
2. NVC Basics and Review - Jean
3. Forgiveness as Self Compassion -- Freeing ourselves from resentment and grudges - Christine
4. “Being me and Loving You” – Finding Security and Freedom in Relationships - Kelly
Noon-1pm Lunch
2nd session, 1:30-3pm:
1. Street Giraffe - Kristin
2. Interactive Games to practice NVC skills - Jean
3. Compassionate Parenting -- Showing up for our children with love and respect - Christine
4. Creating Compassionate Community thru NVC and more- Kelly
3rd session, 3:15-4:45pm
1. Moving From Demands to Requests - Kristin
2. Mediating a real conflict (yours?) - Jean
3. An Introduction to Restorative Circle Process--how a group, school, or community can solve it's own conflict - Christine
4. NVC for Idiots- Super Easy Fun Basic Basics - Kelly
5-5:30pm, Closing |
Saturday, Aug 29 10-5:30pm
$45-75 suggested sliding scale donation per person
no one turned away for lack of funds
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Location: Center for Compassion, 225 Rooney Street - Map |
The following day Community Games and Picnic in the Park
Sunday, August 30, 1-3pm
Frederick Street Park
Online Registration-