NonViolent Communication Practice Group

To help coaches
who seek a safe community in which to practice and hone their
NVC heart-centeredness for themselves and for their clients.

And as a bonus
to explore a group curriculum
that can be offered through your own coaching practice.

– ​If you have been introduced to NVC in a course, read the book, tried using it, maybe even tried teaching it to a client –
but you still struggle with consistently using it, especially with difficult people or in challenging situations
– this practice group is for you.

– If you know NVC is an amazing technique that can support you in expressing yourself honestly and receiving communication empathetically,
but when it comes time to be vulnerable and speak your truth, you stumble in finding the words
– this practice group is for you. ​
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– ​If you feel relatively confident with the technique, and maybe even use it regularly,
​but you struggle with teaching it to your clients
– this practice group is for you. 

​Why join a practice group?

​The NVC method of communication is so revolutionary that it takes quite a while learn, and as with any language, it is near impossible to learn alone.
To become fluent we need to practice with others and to receive feedback on our attempts as we learn.
​To become fluent in a language of the heart we also need to be held  in a safe environment with others who are also learning to embrace their courage and authenticity.
 
This is where a practice group can help take you from novice to fluency. Through using the practices and activities set forth by NVC experts together we will learn a language of life affirming communication that invites us into transformation.

​Together we will work through Lucy Leu’s comprehensive curriculum Nonviolent Communication: Companion Workbook to learn and apply the principles of NVC.

​The workbook provides 14 chapters of assignments that correlate with the 14 chapters of Marshall Rosenberg‘s book Nonviolent Communication: a Language of Life.

​So we will work through both books in tandem.

​“It takes time to change the habits of a lifetime.”
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So together we will settle in and follow the wisdom of Rosenberg and Leu through up to 15 meetings trusting that by the workbook's completion we will be firmly established in new communication habits. 
 
Once we become fluent ourselves then we can better teach our clients how to use this language in their lives.
 
As a bonus, we will also be exploring the curriculum to see if it can be a springboard to develop our own courses that we can offer through our coaching practices. To support this the workbook offers detailed guidance in starting a practice group, content and instructions for 14 sessions, suggestions for forming a ‘leaderful practice circle’, activities for ongoing groups, and support in identifying and addressing challenges often encountered by NVC practice groups.

You Are Welcome

​You are welcome to join the practice group if you wish any of the following:

• To cultivate and practice NVC consciousness for self actualization
• To hone your skills so that you can better support and/or teach your clients
• To explore a curriculum as a potential program you can offer
• To practice your leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment

 
Together we will co-create the practice group. The group will be what we choose to make it. Together we will decide how we wish to form, how we hold meetings, and how we wish to respond to the changing needs of the members. We can even choose to end the group early if the full 15 weeks feels too long. 

Choose Your Level of Engagement

​You choose your level of engagement based on maintaining your life balance.

You may choose to:

• Just show up for the meetings and get what you can
• Read the chapter each week, work through the review questions in the workbook, and work through the suggested exercises before the meeting
• Volunteer to facilitate a meeting
  • This opportunity allows you to gain experience and feedback in group facilitation in a safe learning environment
  • If you choose to facilitate one of the chapters the commitment includes completing all of the reading, prepping the group activities and structure for the meeting, facilitating the meeting, and receiving and working with feedback 

If you need to miss a meeting:
Due to the projected length of the course is it likely that you might miss a meeting. If you need to miss please let the group know in advance. While you will have the workbook to review what you missed, you unfortunately will miss out on the most educational and transformational part- the interaction with and support from the group.

Join me

​Join me as we learn together how to speak with authenticity and from the heart.

While I am not an expert, nor am I a NVC trained facilitator, I am a person deeply wanting to embody the language and  personal transformation that is possible through becoming fluent in NVC. 

It is my hope that through this group practice I will increase my confidence and clarity in speaking what is alive in me, and hearing what is alive in you.

Thereby embodying a more heart centered way of being filled with compassion, connection and clear communication

NVC is not yet intuitive for me. I stumble and struggle - a lot. 

But I have great confidence that with this workbook and the support of the group that we can all transform ourselves and better exemplify a heart centered way of being in our own lives and with our clients. 

I am also curious to explore this curriculum and gain experience with it to see if it is a program I wish to add to my coaching practice.

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The Details

When: Wednesdays July 14- October 20  3-5pm EST (12-2 Pacific)

up to 15 weeks of 2 hour Zoom meetings in which we will cover the 14 chapters of the workbook

Who: The practice group is for coaches only. The group size is limited to 4-8 participants

Price: $175, early bird $150 by 7/1  (Workbook purchased separately) (Invoiced via PayPal)

Cancellation Policy:
The group fee is not refundable after July 1. 
If the group does not achieve the minimum number of participants a full refund will be given. 
If the group decides to end earlier than the full 15 weeks no refund will be given.

Order your Workbook
Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook 2nd Edition – by Lucy Leu
from:
The Publisher - paperback or ebook
Your Local Independent Bookstore
Barnes and Noble - paperback or Nook
​Amazon - ebook only

You will also need your copy of:
Marshall Rosenberg‘s book Nonviolent Communication: a Language of Life

Have a Question?

Please contact me with any questions about this program. I really look forward to hearing how this group might be able to support your needs for more authentic heart-centered communication.

Ready to Join the Group?

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