Nonviolent Communication: Connecting Deeply with our Family and Friends

Facilitator:

   Moreah Vestan (Independent Trainer)

Location: Seattle

   Community School, 9450 22nd Ave SW, in West Seattle

Date and Time:

   Tue, Nov 16, 2004

12:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tuition:

  $10 in advance, $15 on Nov. 16. If cost is a problem, please call

Details

   We'll discuss Rosenberg's Nonviolent  Communication process, especially connecting, not correcting, in our communication. Since every action is intended to meet a need, discovering our own and others' feelings and needs makes empathy easier.  We will learn how to transform judgments and labels into compassionate understanding.
     We'll practice hearing with empathy what people (our children, their caregivers, our partners, friends, etc.) are saying and requesting.  That includes empathy with ourselves and others who are angry, hurt, scared, etc.

Points

  
  • -Exercises, role plays on turning criticism, labeling of others into compassion and understanding
  • -Learning empathy with ourselves and others who are not happy with what is happening at the moment
  • -Practicing compassion with "No," whether it's from a child or an adult
  • -Connecting to feelings and needs (not correcting) when we aren't able to meet the needs of ourselves or others
  • -Helping our children express needs that are not easy to express

Who is it for?

  Who is it for?
People involved with children 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. You can read Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication 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 www.psncc.org for other trainings and resources. National site is www.cnvc.org.

Registration and deposit info:

   Register at Community School, 206-763-2081. If cost is a problem, please talk to Sarah or to the facilitator, Moreah Vestan  (206) 938-8385 or email m o r e a h AT DOMAIN comcast~net.

What to bring:

  An open mind and heart, a desire for more harmony in all your relationships, especially with children.
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