On this page you will find information about your opportunities to practice Nonviolent Communication with us in this region.
Click HERE if you’d like to learn more about what happens in a practice group.

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National and Regional
- Visit the Center for Nonviolent Communication
- Visit the Oregon Network for Compassionate Communication
Local
- ‘Closed’ Practice Group by WVNVC on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
- ‘Open’ Practice Group by WVNVC on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Details on these events are given below.
Note: A ‘closed’ group means that participants make a reasonable committment to attend for a 6-month term, to foster deeper trust and practice among the members. The group is opened up to new members every 6 months.
An ‘open’ group means that people can drop in and participate regularly or not, no commitment required. Each session will anticipate new comers.
Tuesday Practice Group
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Facilitation: By WVNVC
Next Meetings in 2025:
- Tuesday, July 8
- Tuesday, July 22
- Tuesday, August 12
- Tuesday, August 26
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, September 23
Location: Broadway Commons at 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem on the 2nd Floor in one of the small meeting rooms (#201 or #202).
Inquiries: contact@willamettevalleynvc.org
Wednesday Practice Group
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Facilitation: By WVNVC
Next Meetings in 2025:
- Wednesday, July
Location: St. Thomas Church at 546 High St NE, Salem.
Inquiries: contact@willamettevalleynvc.org