AN INTRODUCTION TO NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC)
Tuesdays, April 11 – May 2:ย 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
with Margaret Kelso
Explore the foundational principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) through hands-on practice that will help transform frustration, anger and guilt into connection and compassion. Learn the NVC approach to empathy; ways to address judgment; clarification of true emotions and feelings; discovery of the power of universal needs and values; and skills using requests to negotiate strategies where everyone’s needs matter.
$55 if paid by April 5, $62 after or $17 per class
Testimonials:
“I was in a practice group with Margaret for 2 years when she was just getting started in this practice in 2005. She was a wonderful facilitator; playful and clear. In my early relationships, I struggled a lot to find clarity and connection. I had always known that there was a better way to communicate my feelings and needs, and when I found NVC, I was thrilled. It is a simple, tried and true method that helps people connect more deeply and avoid blame and misunderstandings. I’m thrilled to finally be bringing this method into our yoga kula!”ย
– Robyn Smith, Owner, Inner Freedom Yoga
“Very Helpful. I like seeing how I can think differently about situations that aggravate. I found the presentation great.”
“This introduction was particularly informative and useful to the collaborative nature of our multifaceted department. It opened alternatives for establishing non-judgmental ways to communicate and build respect among colleagues.”
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Margaret has a long term interest in finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts and living an authentic life. She trained and served as an assistant at the Institute for the Study of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her training in Nonviolent Communication began in 2004 at the week long International Intensive. She participated in the year long Bay NVC Leadership Program in 2006 and served as Assistant Trainer the following year. She has taken several NVC Mediation classes, various NVC teleclasses and has led an NVC practice group since 2005. She has taught NVC in the university and the community. She served several years as the Humboldt State Universityโs Ombudsperson and is currently Chair of the Department of Theater, Film and Dance at HSU.
