In this unique class, we’ll work with the essential elements of Nonviolent Communication as our foundation, attuning ourselves to the power of generosity, curiosity, and self-responsibility when it comes to our language. From there, we’ll explore additional practices for skillfully inviting ourselves and others into the present moment, asking potent questions that can generate a richer and more authentic connection. There’s a fluidity and boundlessness to these practices that make this class non-traditional as an NVC approach. 

Together we’ll cover:

* Cultivating a blameless reality through the understanding of universal human needs.

* Empathic listening. We’ll explore how we can attune ourselves to the feelings and needs of ourselves and others regardless of what’s being said.

* Authenticity practice. Lovingly examining and transcending our default people-pleasing behaviors to help give voice to what's really here.

* Living beneath our stories and judgements to more fully *own* our experience.

* Working with anger in a way that’s connecting, rather than destructive.

* Compassionate boundary-setting.

* How to apologize well.

* And much more!

Class structure:

Each class typically includes a brief grounding meditation to settle us into the call, a short check-in amongst participants, a discourse of the evening's topic, time for practice in small break-out groups or pairs, and the opportunity for a Q & A.

Homework: There will be between 1-2 hours of homework between sessions. Most weeks the homework will include a practice call with another participant.

Please note:

- If you think you'll miss more than two of the ten sessions, my request is that you refrain from signing up until a later date when the course might suit your schedule better. Because the nature of this work can be vulnerable, consistency for the group is an important factor in developing a trusting and intimate class environment.