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Thur, Jan 08, 2009
Thursdays January 8,15, 22,29, Feb 5, 12 9:30 AM-12;00pm | Being Peace, Speaking Peace (Janice Eng) (North Seattle)
The quality of our lives and our relationships begins with the quality of our communication with each other. We will learn to release judgments of ourselves and others, and to speak more authentically from the heart. We will learn tools to stay centered and in our compassionate nature when we are triggered by someone's words or actions, and to resolve conflict in ways where everyone's needs are met. This six week Nonviolent Communication basics course is highly experiential.
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Thur, Jan 08, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM | Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (Doug Dolstad & Barbara Larson) (Vashon Island)
The basics of Nonviolent Communication grounded in examples from your own life...bring your most challenging communication conundrum and experience the transformation from confusion to connection.
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Fri, Jan 09, 2009
Doors open at 6:30, please arrive by 6:45 for check-in, class 7-9 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Thur, Jan 15, 2009
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | The Language of Nonviolence (Janice Eng) (544-27th Ave (at Cherry) Freedom Project)
How do we bridge that gap between us and them, the sense that we are separate from each other? How do we access the spirit of nonviolence when we are in fear, anger, or hate? It takes compassion, intention, courage, and concrete tools to build what Dr. King called the Beloved Community. In this workshop you will learn the tools of Nonviolent Communication, as developed by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, This language is used globally in many high-conflict areas to build cooperation and peace.
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Fri, Jan 16, 2009
Fridays Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 20, 27 9:30 AM-12 PM | Cultivating Compassion through Communication (Janice Eng) (North Seattle)
This is a six week practice course to deepen the skills and spirit of Nonviolent Communication. This is an intimate group to practice skills of getting to the heart of the matter more easily. We will strengthen skills in self empathy, especially when triggered. We will learn to stay present to and empathize with others' pain without feeling guilty or trying to fix it. We will learn to gain clarity and ask for what we really want. Friday Mornings
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Tue, Jan 20, 2009
Tues. eves, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 6-9 pm each night | Radiant Relationships 201: Basics Course (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Create extraordinary relationships one conversation at a time! Whether you want to improve your relationship with yourself, your family, co-workers or community, your participation in this course will open new doors and expand your options. You will gain concrete skills for resolving conflict and building trust in a multi-sensory learning environment that fosters safety, authenticity, depth and fun. Prerequisite: RR 101 (Introduction)
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Thur, Jan 29, 2009
13 weeks, Jan 29 - April 23, 7PM - 9PM | NVC 13 Week Practice Group (Barbara Larson & Doug Dolstad) (Minglement Coffee House, Vashon Is)
Going through the 13 chapters of the NVC Practice Group manual (one chapter per week) we'll support an in depth personal and community journey of all the basics and nuances of Nonviolent Communication.
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Sat, Jan 31, 2009
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Radiant Relationships 401: Autonomy Attacks (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Do you ever feel like someone is trying to control or manipulate you? Here is the path from panic to peace! The class will cover recognizing an autonomy attack, connecting with your own reaction, and responding with truth and compassion.
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Sat, Jan 31, 2009
Saturdays, 1-5 pm, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 14, April 25, May 9 | Radiant Relationships 601: Radiant Giraffes (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
The Radiant Giraffes monthly group is designed for those who want to sustain the energy built during the 30-Day Intensive. The purpose of the group is to continue the deepening of our individual and collective ability to live in compassion with ourselves and others.
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Mon, Feb 02, 2009
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM | Communicating to Connect (Liv Monroe) (Olympia)
A complete introduction to Nonviolent Communication.
Join us if you would like some immediately usable tools for resolving conflicts, reducing criticism, defensiveness, blame, shame, misunderstanding and violence, and for increasing respect and hope in your everyday life and in the world.
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Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Doors open at 6:30, please arrive by 6:45 for check-in, class 7-9 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Sat, Feb 14, 2009
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM | Transforming Enemy Images (Janice Eng) (No. Seattle Community College- Educ Bldg)
Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "You cannot have influence over those for whom you have underlying contempt." In this workshop you will learn skills to connect to your own compassion as well as to the humanity of another when their words or actions are triggering pain. Through Nonviolent Communication you can strengthen skills of building trust, clarity and connection with each other.
This workshop is being offered through the Women of Wisdom Conference on Building Bridges for Global Community through Social Activism.
Registration is through www.womenofwisdom.org $35 for WOW members $45 for general public and is open to men and women
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Mon, Feb 23, 2009
Monday morning--Check in at 9:15 AM, class at 9:30 AM, ends at 11:30 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Tues. eves, Feb. 24, March 3, 19, 17, 6-9 pm | Radiant Relationships 301: Basics Integration (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Do you want more practice with the skills learned in the Basics Course? Experience the comfort of a practice group along with the guidance of a skilled trainer in integrating the core skills. Classes will consist mainly of practicing self-connection, honesty and empathy, with brief excursions into related topcis as they arise organically. Prerequisite: RR 201 or 204 (Basics or Parenting Basics)
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Sat, Feb 28, 2009
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Radiant Relationships 402: Graduating from Guilt (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Are you ready to transform your guilt into peace of mind and positive action? Join us for this six-step process which reveals the true gifts that guilt can offer. Once you have learned the process, you can easily guide yourself through it at home whenever guilt knocks at your door.
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Mon, Mar 02, 2009
Monday mornings, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | Monday AM Radiant Relationships 201: Basics Course (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Create extraordinary relationships one conversation at a time! Whether you want to improve your relationship with yourself, your family, co-workers or community, your participation in this course will open new doors and expand your options. You will gain concrete skills for resolving conflict and building trust in a multi-sensory learning environment that fosters safety, authenticity, depth and fun. Prerequisite: RR 101 (Introduction)
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Fri, Mar 13, 2009
Doors open at 6:30, please arrive by 6:45 for check-in, class 7-9 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Radiant Relationships 403: Perfectionistic Expectations (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Are you frequently living in disappointment or anger because your standards are not met? Or are you in a relationship with someone who is? This class will reveal the true beauty underneath the criticism and give perfectionists, their friends, and family, a roadmap for the creation of a shared vision.
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Wed, Apr 01, 2009
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM | Communicating to Connect (Liv Monroe) (Olympia)
An introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Join us if you would like some immediately usable tools for resolving conflicts, reducing criticism, defensiveness, blame, shame, misunderstanding and violence, and for increasing respect and hope in your everyday life and in the world.
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Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Doors open at 6:30, please arrive by 6:45 for check-in, class 7-9 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2009
Sat. and Sun, April 18 and 19, 9-4 each day | Radiant Relationships 201: Basics Weekend (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Create extraordinary relationships one conversation at a time! Whether you want to improve your relationship with yourself, your family, co-workers or community, your participation in this course will open new doors and expand your options. You will gain concrete skills for resolving conflict and building trust in a multi-sensory learning environment that fosters safety, authenticity, depth and fun. Prerequisite: RR 101 (Introduction)
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Tue, Apr 21, 2009
5 in-person mtgs: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 6-9 pm, plus daily online | Radiant Relationships 501: 30-Day Intensive (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
This course is designed for those who want to make a fundamental transformation in the way they relate with their inner and outer worlds. You can expect to emerge from the 30 days with increased clarity, efficiency, connection, tenderness and strength as well as a new depth of confidence and peace. Prerequisite: RR 301 (Basics Integration) or 12 hours from the Special Topics classes (400 level). Click on the course title for full details.
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Sat, Apr 25, 2009
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Radiant Relationships 404: Boundaries (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Are you afraid to stick up for your own needs because you don’t want to trample someone else’s? Finally—a way to express your desires confidently while still being sensitive to the needs of others. And as a special bonus, you will also learn how to set a boundary as compassionately as possible until true connection can be reached.
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009
Monday mornings, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | Monday AM Radiant Relationships 301: Basics Integration (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Do you want more practice with the skills learned in the Basics Course? Experience the comfort of a practice group along with the guidance of a skilled trainer in integrating the core skills. Classes will consist mainly of practicing self-connection, honesty and empathy, with brief excursions into related topcis as they arise organically. Prerequisite: RR 201 or 204 (Basics or Parenting Basics)
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Fri, May 08, 2009
Doors open at 6:30, please arrive by 6:45 for check-in, class 7-9 | Radiant Relationships 101: Introduction (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
Would you like to deal with conflict more skillfully? Be sensitive to others without giving up your own needs? Deepen intimacy and have more ease in relating? This interactive, introductory seminar will offer you a brief history of Nonviolent Communication, an overview of NVC philosophy, beginning-level practice and inspirational stories of how the tools improve daily life. You will leave the session with concepts you can put to immediate use.
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Sat, May 09, 2009
Two Sat. mornings, May 9 and 16, 9:00 am-12:00 noon | Radiant Relationships 405: The Joy of Anger for Repressed People (Holly Michelle Eckert) (Seattle/Greenwood)
The joy of anger—are you kidding?! If you are scared of your own anger, this class is for you. During the two sessions of the class, you will construct your own personal “anger-o-meter” and explore a method for using anger as a resource for positive change.
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Tue, Jun 02, 2009
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM | Communicating to Connect (Liv Monroe) (Olympia)
An introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Join us if you would like to learn the basic intentions of NVC and some immediately usable tools for resolving conflicts, reducing criticism and misunderstanding, and for increasing respect and hope in your everyday life and in the world.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2009 to
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
Starts 5 PM, July 21, Ends 1 PM July 26 | TEACH FOR LIFE: 8th Annual Educators' Institute (TEACH FOR LIFE Training Team) (Harmony Hill Retreat Center)
With CNVC certified trainers Sura Hart, Jean Morrison, and John Cunningham. Join us for this seventh summer NVC institute for educators, where you will spend five days with your peers learning and practicing the basics of Nonviolent Communication in a nurturing retreat environment.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 to
Tue, Aug 04, 2009
Arrive: Tuesday., July 28th (2-4pm) ; Leave: Tuesday Aug. 4th (1pm) | NVC Family Camp Village, Vashon Island, WA, US (Family Camp Training Team) (Vashon Island, WA)
Our OVERALL VISION is to live in NVC consciousness with our families and each other in a community setting. Family Camp is a place where everyone’s needs matter: - playing - learning - growing - loving... A place to explore the realm of compassionate strength and connection.
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