PRACTICE GROUPS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
Practice Groups provide a cost-effective and supportive space for ongoing NVC training to build skills for authentic expression and to engage in empathic connection. The list below is not a comprehensive list of practice groups. However all of the groups listed below are open to new members.
Some groups have requested NVC past experience, as noted in the description. Please note ending dates where they are posted.
If you don't see a group that meets your needs or wish to learn how to START A NEW GROUP see this page for ideas. You can also e-mail Karen @ nwcompass.org for more assistance.
Please know that Northwest Compassionate Communication does not develop, provide or endorse individual practice groups. Practice groups operate with autonomy and with or without a trainer and offer a variety of approaches to the process. We suggest that you ask questions of a group regarding their process in order to best determine how your needs are met.
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Email Parenting Group you can join: http://www.cnvc.org/contact.htm#join
ParentingGroup: NVC Parenting is a forum for parents who want to live the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with their families. Through offering empathy and sharing experiences, this group seeks to support parents to raise children with the values and tools of NVC.
To join this email group or get more information about it, send an email to: nvc-parenting-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
You can unsubscribe anytime.
98007 EASTSIDE PRACTICE GROUP: We're looking for new members. We meet every other Monday evening from 6:30pm til 9:pm when scheduled at the Bellevue Library and 7:pm til 9:30pm when scheduled for Juanita Starbucks or current member's homes (TBA).
We would love for you to come to our meetings and see if we're a fit. If you have read Marshall Rosenberg's book -Nonviolent Communication [A Language of Life] and have the Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook by Lucy Leu, we would love for you to come join us as we continue to learn through practice.
Upcoming Dates:March 5,19 April 2,16,30 May 14,28 June 11, 25 of 2012
Please contact: Leala Sanders email- lealasanders@yahoo.com
Special Interest: Intermediate NVC
OTHER / 98034 Kirkland Practice Group: Looking for those who want to support each other in practicing NVC. Parents only some sessions and including children with NVC practice games at times. This willl be a self directed practice group. Email juls87@live.com if you would be intrested in meeting with us to practice.
(Updated Jan 2011)
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC
Occurs First/Third Sundays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
NORTH SEATTLE / 98103 Mastering the ART of NVC with Elana Sabajon: ... hardwire yourself to be a powerful communicator!
Are you looking for ways to implement your learned skills and expand your NVC consciousness? Are you committed to changing your world, one dialogue at a time? This is not your every day NVC practice group – Communication is not just a mental exercise, but it does take exercise to build your capacity for love and gratitude.
There is a difference between “practicing NVC” and fully integrating it into your mind and body. There is a physical process that happens in the brain that strengthens our ability to fully express ourselves and fully receive others as we stay centered and connected with ourselves.
In this drop-in group, we will develop the "muscles" (myelin) in the brain that enable a richer experience of life, both within ourselves and in the outer world.
Participants are encouraged to bring their growing edges and experiences to share and work on in class.
"Greatness isn't born. It's grown. Here's how." from 'The Talent Code' by Daniel Coyle.
Investment: $28.00
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC
Occurs Third Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
NORTH SEATTLE / 98113 Radiant Relationships: Living NVC Practice Group: If you have taken Holly Eckert's Basics course, or another 12 hour basic NVC class, you are welcome to join this group. Facilitated by Evan Gorsline, content will be based on the teachings of Marshall Rosenberg and Holly Eckert, with material gleaned from many other sources as well. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings, 9:30-12:00 at My place: 860 NE 86th Street, 98115 in the Mapleleaf neighborhood in North Seattle. $5-20 donation per meeting requested but not required, drop-in welcome. For information on dates and content please contact Evan at e.dg.gors@gmail.com or 206-351-8220
(Updated Dec 2010)
Occurs Second/Fourth Tuesdays from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm.
CENTRAL SEATTLE / 98119 Queen Anne Practice Group: It's the NEW YEAR!!! Time to renew your committment to great relationships!!! Are you interestedin deepening your NVC skills in a supportive environment. Are you looking to grow in your ability to connect through NVC practice? OF COURSE YOU ARE!!!! This practice group is your next great step to building more fulfilling relationships!!! Facilitated by Stephanie Phillips MA, content is based on Marshall Rosenberg's book, Holly Eckert’s Basics, and emerging compassion-related advances in science, attachment theory, and cognition. Meetings will be held on alternating Monday evenings (except for holidays and any day with snow) from 7:00-9:00pm at my Queen Anne office at 1811 Queen Anne Ave N Suite #202. Upcoming dates include (Jan 3rd, 31st, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14). I’m requesting a $5-20 donation per meeting, drop-ins welcome. For more information on dates, content, or anything else please contact Stephanie at stephanie@sphillipsma.com or visit my website at www.sphillipsma.com
I’m looking forward to seeing you there!
(Updated Dec 2010)
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC, NVC for Parents, NVC at Work, NVC for Teachers, NVC in Health Care
Occurs Second/Fourth Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
NORTH SEATTLE / 98125 North Seattle/Sandpoint: A new group is forming now with various levels of experience in practice. We are are a leaderful group in that we rotate leadership while always being willing to coach each other. We use a curriculum piece each meeting and leave time for empathy work. Please call Karen at 206-914-0567. There is no fee for this group.
(Updated Dec 2010)
NORTH SEATTLE / 98133 Empathy and Self-empathy: Small group meetings in North Seattle home. Includes empathy skills, role plays, and any requests of group members. Led by Patty Zeitlin, MA, 14 years experience teaching NVC. Fees on a sliding scale. Call Patty at (206) 367-3840 or e-mail with your phone number at pattipaz.z@gmail.com.
Special Interest: Intermediate NVC
Occurs Second/Fourth Mondays from 6:45 pm to 9:15 pm.
NORTH SEATTLE / 98133 Shoreline Giraffes: New practice group~! Please join us to practice NVC and create a spot of clear communication and compassion - weekly on Thursdays from 7-9pm at 198th & Bagley (email mishamiguel2@yahoo.com for exact location).
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC, NVC for Parents, NVC at Work, NVC for Teachers, NVC in Health Care
Occurs Weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
WEST SEATTLE / 98166 Normandy Park Group: Multi-cultural families looking to explore all aspects of communication, work related, families; whatever is alive with you. 6 - 8 members preferred. Husband is family doctor with Group Health and I am a consult in customer and staff retention. Call me, Bonnieclare, at 206-878-2086 for answers and directions.
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, NVC at Work, NVC in Health Care
Occurs First/Third Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
OTHER / 98225 Bellingham practice group: 2 times per month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 5:30-7:30pm (Fairhaven neighborhood/S. Bellingham)
Cat J. Zavis, J.D.
“Helping People Communicate, Collaborate and Resolve Conflicts”
Cat is an attorney, mediator, and educator.
She has taught Nonviolent Communication to lawyers, parents, teachers, kids, and individuals wanting to improve their communication skills.
In addition to teaching NVC, she offers private sessions, conducts mediations and represents individuals in Collaborative Divorce
(Updated Dec 2010)
Workshops also available
Call Cat Zavis, 360-820-9955,
cat@catjzavis.com,
www.catjzavis.com
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC, NVC for Parents, NVC at Work, NVC for Teachers
Occurs Second/Fourth Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
98310 Kitsap area NVC practice group: We have a mixed group of intermediate and beginning practitioners. We have an open format where we sometimes practice giving and receiving empathy and other times where we have more of a lesson on a topic requested and an exercise. We do role plays, use floor cards, use NVC Grok cards, or whatever is supportive.
Email Marcia Christen marcia@compassionate-language.com before attending if possible.
Fourth Monday of every month, 7-9pm, at 4418 Perry Ave, Bremerton at the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Administration building (lower right bldg).
$15-20 donation suggested.
Facilitated by Marcia Christen, CNVC certified trainer candidate (certification pending).
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC, NVC for Parents, NVC at Work, NVC for Teachers, NVC in Health Care
Occurs Fourth Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
TACOMA / 98406 Tacoma Giraffes: A South Sound community of do-it-yourself groups of multi-level giraffes who completely embrace the essence of NVC - the vital heart connection - and want simply to get better at unlearning our old communication habits and learning these new ones. Our format varies from group to group. One model we use is a 3 hour Wisdom Circle format in which we Dialogue about how NVC does and does not work in our lives and practice our NVC skills using "real life" situations. There are no "trainers", no fees and no "doing it wrong". We laugh a lot and embrace the mystery of change. We are always open to new members. Contact Mark Backus at 253-759-5978 or backusm@harbornet.com for more information. Come on down!! (Updated 03/22/10)
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC, NVC for Parents, NVC at Work, NVC for Teachers, NVC in Health Care
Occurs First Saturdays from 09:15 am to 11:00 am.
OTHER / 99206 Spokane Valley NVC practice group: Our group has been going for 3 months, and we are looking for additional members that have at least some NVC experience. We meet every other Wednesday evening in Spokane WA. Contact Max Johnston at maxer2@aol.com or call 509-710-3240
(Updated Dec 2010)
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC
Occurs Weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.