Want some support for having a difficult conversation? Nonviolent Communication is a highly effective practice of listening deeply and expressing authentically that prevents conflict and repairs damaged relationships. The process expands emotional intelligence by uncovering the cause of feelings, and helps you handle conflict with confidence. We’ll explore new ways to transform blame into genuine trust, uncover the underlying thinking patterns that hinder communication, and make clear requests. You’ll learn a simple four-step model for being honest without being brutal.

Taught in 65 countries and practiced in very diverse cultures, NVC changes how we express ourselves, listen to others, and understand our inner dialogue. Practicing NVC opens the door to a radically different consciousness.

What are the benefits?

You will increase your ability to:

• Listen deeply and expand your emotional intelligence
• Maintain connection in challenging situations
• Transform blame and criticism into trust
• Handle conflict with confidence
• Co-create strategies that meet everyone's needs
• Make clear, doable requests

NVC helps you get the results you want, without harming others. You'll learn to communicate with increasing honesty and empathy, and to transform blame into genuine trust and understanding. It also uncovers the underlying thinking patterns that hinder communication, and shows how we may actually benefit from the messages they are trying to give.

Who is NVC for?

• Government leaders who want to shift from domination to partnership culture
• Health-care professionals who develop systems that support patient-centered care
• Social sector activists who want creative ways to meet staff and client needs
• Police, military and prison personnel who want to prevent and peacefully resolve conflicts
• Educators who care about respect for diversity and differences
• Families and couples who value mutual respect and understanding

The values which guide the work of facilitating difficult conversations are:

• Connection: supporting heart connection and understanding
• Choice: recognizing individual freedom to choose level of commitment
• Compassion: translating judgment into understanding, consideration, interdependence
• Transformation: adapting to change and taking advantage of growth opportunities
• Transparency: sharing information, observations, and interests openly and caringly
• Learning: taking risks to cultivate awareness and develop new skills
• Vision: unleashing passion to create a more desirable future