Based on the work in Nonviolent Communication by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, monthly seminars on Communication for Connection this year (October 2007 - June 2008) will include three different presentations of the introductory material, and seminars on specific topics or approaches: Anger, Empathy, Family Relationships (especially in the context of the holidays), Self-Empathy, Parenting, and Triangles (the classic “let’s you and him fight” and other relationships involving three people).

To begin:

• October 13: Basics of Communication for Connection.
• November 3: Transforming Anger.
• December 15: Communicating with Family at the Holidays.
• January 19: Connecting with Empathy.

All Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Green Hedges School [0].  Sessions are led by Jone Johnson Lewis [0].

Pre-class reading or purchase of a book is option.  Suggested: Speak Peace or Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, or Respectful Parents, Respectful Children by Sura Hart.   These can be ordered from Amazon.com [1] or purchased from the NoVES Sunday book table or other sources.