Purpose
These 3-hour workshops are intended to give participants an introduction to or review of the fundamental principles and skills of Nonviolent Communication, with several opportunities to practice applying these on personally-relevant situations.
In case you missed it: What is NVC?
Participants
These events are intended for those who have no prior experience with NVC and for those with experience who are seeking a review. Reading the Nonviolent Communication book (3rd Edition) is suggested, but not necessary before attending.
Duration
These workshops tend to be 3 to 4 hours long, with a break half way through.
Agenda
A typical introductory workshop may look like this:
- Introduction of the teachers
- Overview of NVC
- Intro to the first concept: Observations versus Evaluations
- Intro to the second concept: Feelings versus Thoughts
- Break
- Intro to the third concept: Needs versus Strategies
- Intro to the fourth concept: Requests versus Demands
- Offering Empathy to Self and Others
The exploration of each concept includes examples, and private or interactive exercises to practice the skills. Participants are encouraged to interact with the others only to the extent they are comfortable with.
Note
These workshops can be expanded or customized to fit the needs and context of a private group or team.
Interested in a Workshop?
Please fill out this form to let us know you are interested in joining an introductory workshop. Let us know where you live in the Willamette Valley. Upon receiving this, one of our team members will reach out to you.