Compassionate Communication: Building Peace One Conversation at a Time

Facilitator:

   Moreah Vestan (Independent Trainer)

Location: Seattle

   18102-102nd Ave NE, Bothell 98011 -www.csle.org/PeaceDialogue2-18-05.htm

Date and Time:

   Fri, Mar 25, 2005

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tuition:

  $25 at the door

Details

   We'll practice expressing our own and hearing others' feelings and needs with compassion.  That includes empathy with ourselves and others when we are angry, hurt, scared, etc.  When people really feel heard and understood, they are much more willing to work for a win-win resolution of conflict.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of living - in every dialogue of our lives. When we understand our own and others' behaviors are for the purpose of meeting needs, and not to be taken personally, we can listen with loving ears and hearts.

Points

  
  • -Turning criticism, labeling of others into compassionate understanding
  • -Learning empathy with ourselves and others who are angry, hurt, scared, etc.
  • -Practicing empathy with "No"
  • -Responding empathetically when we haven't met the needs of others
  • -Expressing needs that are not easy to express

Who is it for?

  People who want to deepen their skills of compassion with self and others.  If you would like background knowledge, please read some of the articles at  http://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/resources/trainers-teaching-tools.htm or read chapters from Bryson's Don't be Nice, be Real, at http://LanguageofCompassion.com - click on Publication Tapes and Books. Or at my site: http://communicationcoaching.net – click on Communication Tools for two articles. And check our local www.psncc.org for other trainings and resources. National site is www.cnvc.org.

Registration and deposit info:

   Pay at the door. At least 1/3 of the proceeds will go to organizations that work for Peace and Non-Violence.

What to bring:

  An open heart and willingness to try new ways of communicating.
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