ZOOM SESSIONS: Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
- ONLINE EVENTS
Discover the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) at our upcoming ZOOM SESSIONS with certified trainer Celia Landman, exploring the foundations of NVC. She will introduce practical tools to enhance your personal and professional relationships, fostering empathy and understanding. Whether you're new to NVC or looking to deepen your practice, our Zoom Sessions will provide community, valuable insights and hands-on exercises to improve your communication skills and create meaningful connections.
Session 1: Mon 9 Sept 7-9pm BST – What is Empathy?
Session 2: Mon 16 Sept 6-8pm BST – Observations vs Judgements
Session 3: Mon 7 Oct 7-9pm BST – The 3 Different Types of Requests. Requests vs Demands
Session 4: Mon 21 Oct 7-9pm BST – Navigating difficult Conversations with NVC
Please note that the sessions are given on a DONATION basis (approx US$20 per session, but as you can afford) – if you can afford to, please send via Paypal to Celia Landman (hellofromcelia@gmail.com).
Venue: Zoom – Sign up here
Sessions
Session 1 What is Empathy?
Find your superpower of 50/50 listening and understand the difference between what is and what isn’t empathy. When we begin to understand our patterns of responses to others we begin to communicate on a deeper level.
Session 2 Observations vs Judgements
We use hidden evaluations in our everyday language. These invisible evaluations and judgments create defensiveness and protection which easily escalates into conflict. We will learn to identify our hidden judgments that we mistake for the truth.
Session 3 The 3 Different Types of Requests. Requests vs Demands
Asking for something increases our chances of getting it by 100 %, and how we ask matters. Learn the difference between giving a choice or making a demand and how to make requests that increase the likelihood that others will want to contribute to us.
Session 4 Navigating difficult Conversations with NVC
Do you have something you’d like to talk about, but don’t know how to begin? Are you afraid of how you will react if you hear something that is painful? We will spend time using role plays to build skills of empathy and honesty, and care for our wellbeing during courageous conversations.
Session Prep:
Check out this website and the Feelings and Needs list here.
Also, you can order Marshall Rosenberg’s Book “Nonviolent Communication: A Language for Life” there too.
“Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a unique and powerful process for inspiring compassionate connection and action. It provides a framework and set of skills to address a wide range of concerns, from the most intimate relationships to global political conflicts.
The purpose of NVC is to help all involved to sharpen their awareness of language so that they can express what really matters to them, and also hear what really matters to others. It involves empathic communication whereby we can attune ourselves to both our own and other people’s real needs.”
Please visit www.nonviolentcommunication.com to learn more about NVC.
About Celia Landman
Celia Landman, is an ordained Zen Buddhist, writer, and certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer. She works with teens, parents, and trauma survivors, using humour and compassion.
She’s the author of the book When the Whole World Tips: Parenting Through Crisis With Mindfulness and Balance (2024).
