Building Peace One Conversation at a Time

Facilitator:

   Moreah Vestan (Independent Trainer)

Location: West Seattle

   5646 42nd Ave SW, in my living room.  Bring a friend.

Date and Time:

   Mon, Dec 6, 2010

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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' needs makes empathy much easier. Thus, we can transform judgments and labels into understanding.
     We'll practice empathetically receiving what people are saying and requesting.  That includes empathy with ourselves and others who are frustrated, hurt, scared, etc.

Points

  
  • •Turning criticism and labeling of others into compassionate understanding
  • •Learning empathy with myself and with others who are angry, hurt, sad, scared, etc.
  • •Practicing empathy with "No"
  • •Responding with empathy when I haven't met the needs of others or myself
  • •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.  For background knowledge, please check www.nonviolentcommunication.com/aboutnvc/keyfacts.htm. Or at my site: http://communicationcoaching.net – click on Communication Tools for two articles. And check our local www.nwcompass.org for other trainings and resources. National site is www.cnvc.org.

What to bring:

  Pen and paper and a desire to make compassionate communication more real and natural in your life.
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