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Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nanaimo NVC Deepening Group Guidelines

Group’s Primary Purpose:
To develop our skills to express ourselves authentically and listen empathetically using the principles and tools of Non-Violent Communication in an environment that fosters safety, trust, time effectiveness, fun, and celebration.

Membership:
In order to support our primary purpose, membership size will be limited to approximately 10 people who are committed to regular attendance of meetings, who are deeply committed to growing in self-awareness, and who will come prepared to make the most effective use of group time.

VANCOUVER: Communication with Compassion - Level 1

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

with CNVC-certified trainer Raj Gill

6 sessions on Tues. evenings starting Jan. 17, 2012
6:30 - 9:30 pm
at Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

What is the difference between communication that releases people's natural desire to collaborate and communication that creates conflict? This introduction to needs-based communication is based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg and his book "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life". Learn the skills that will help you develop meaningful connections and interactions with others.

Notes: Required text: "Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg.

Duncan - Transformational Communication Practice Group

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Seven Wednesday evening sessions from Jan 4 to Feb 15 inclusive 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Langtry Road, Duncan, BC PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND TOOLS FOR DAILY LIFE: This is an introductory practice group following the curriculum set out in Chapters 7 to 13 in Marshall Rosenberg's book, 'Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life' and Lucy Leu's, 'Companion Workbook'. Join us to discover practical tools to communicate effectively when communication really matters. The sessions will be co-facilitated by Michele Favarger, CNVC Certified Trainer and Karen Humber, Facilitator and CNVC certification candidate.

Downtown Vancouver Practice Group

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Empathy Practice Weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9pm

* Important Note: that there is no group being held on Wednesday, December 28th due to Christmas Holidays.

- Sharing and learning compassionate communication from teachings of Marshall Rosenberg.

- All welcome: this is an open group. Drop-ins welcome.

Requirement: Show up ;)

Cost: giving from the heart - if you wish to bring snacks to share or donate - all is welcome.

Address : The Manhattan

784 Thurlow Street (corner Robson)

Above the starbucks ;)

North Van. Compassion and Empathy Practice Group

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:15pm - 9:15pm

Independent Facilitators Rosemary Renstad and Wendy Noel warmly invite you to join us us for 8-week Empathic Communication Practice Series. We will be working primarily with two NVC "forms": the Empathy Circle and Coherence Circle, introduced to us by NVC Certified trainer Robert Gonzales, and Sarah Peyton (uncertified), respectively. We will also role-play scenerios with “classical” NVC to get greater ease and fluidity with establishing heart-connection in the moment, and in challenging situations.

Newcomers with open hearts most welcome to come and try this group! ~ We take an immersion approach to learning the language of compassion. ☺ Group will close on the third session.

When: Wednesdays, January 18th – March 7th, 2012
Time: 7:15-9:15 PM

VANCOUVER: The Purpose of Shame and The Power of Empathy

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

THE PURPOSE OF SHAME AND THE POWER OF EMPATHY
A 2-Day Workshop with Sarah Peyton, CNVC trainer-candidate

VANCOUVER: The Purpose of Shame and The Power of Empathy

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm