What? Compassionate and Honest Communication: Introductory Workshop Series: a four-session evening workshop introducing the basic process of communicating fully: both speaking with deep honesty and listening to understand deeply..
When? Mondays 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. October 10, 17, 24, 31 .
Where? Meeting at Green Hedges School, Vienna, Virginia.
Rooted in Nonviolent Communication/NVC as developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, this workshop aims to help transform our communications with family, friends, and others through conscious shifts in how we speak to and hear each other -- to contribute to more peaceful and meaningful relationships and a more peaceful world. The workshop introduces a process of empathically listening to and understanding the needs and feelings of another person, understanding our own needs and feelings and sharing them honestly and compassionately with others, and finding creative strategies that meet the needs of ourselves and others and are aligned with our values.
Come for just the first session for an overview, or to all the sessions for more understanding and practice. The public is welcome. Please register online.
October 10: Introduction to compassionate communication
October 17, 24, 31: Deeper understanding and practice of self-connection, empathy and expression
Facilitator: Jone Johnson Lewis. If you have any questions about the workshops, please contact Jone (at Capital NVC or at NoVES).
Cost: We invite participants to contribute in the range of $20 to $80 for the series, or $5-$20 per session, as you are able to do with joy and ease. This amount helps cover the costs involved in providing the space and materials and leadership for the sessions.
Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Ethical Society (www.noves.org).
Register online and we'll send you some pre-class readings:
