Non-violent Communication workshops

24 Apr 2009 - 22:00
26 Apr 2009 - 18:00
Etc/GMT+10

Communication skills for Transition work. A number of courses in Non-violent Communication, in Maleny.

Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training

14 hours of experiential NVC. Sat 25+Sun 26 April, Maleny and/or Sat 16+Sun 17 May, Yandina. 10-6pm

  • Improve your listening and expressing skills, saying clearly what you mean.
  • Recognise language that connects and language that separates.
  • Say what you really feel and need in all situations, while respecting the other.
  • Interrupt and apologise while connecting in a meaningful way.
  • Make requests that allow for freedom of choice - hear the 'yes' behind the 'no'.
  • Hear difficult messages without habitual reactions of blaming, judging or rejecting.
  • Resolve conflict within yourself and with others, so that everyone's needs are heard.
  • Listen to others in ways that help them to find their own solutions to challenges.

    Taking the Next Steps in Building NVC Fluency

    Pre-requisite NVC Foundation Training or similar, please connect with Milli if unsure.

    The Art of Conscious Relating. Sat 23 May, Maleny. 10am-6pm

  • Learn the dance of communication without stepping on each others toes.
  • Recognise when your 'buttons' get pushed, and change your typical reactions.
  • Address conflict with an open heart without giving in, or giving up.
  • Recognise and heal your blind spots in a gentle and empowering way.
  • Move toward a partnership paradigm. Live your life by choice, while co-creating.


    Getting Real in Intimate Relationships

    Sun 24 May, Maleny. 10am-6pm

  • Fully express and receive appreciation.
  • Give from your heart with a genuine desire to contribute, rather than from fear of abandonment or rejection, or out of obligation or shame.
  • Learn practical ways to move through triggers. Engage honestly on subjects that usually cause trouble.
  • Be true to yourself; take responsibility for your actions, not another person’s feelings.
  • Surrender into deep relationship without losing your sense of self.


    Conflict as a Doorway to Connection - NVC Mediation

    Sun 31 May, Maleny. 10am-6pm

  • Communicate more effectively and resolve conflicts peacefully.
  • Listen to others with compassion even in the face of hostility.
  • Transform blame, criticism, labels and threats into constructive communication.
  • Work on transforming 'enemy images' of the other and see the human within.
  • Learn to mediate staying with NVC rather than being 'judge' and 'jury'.



    Venue: Foundation Training - 25+26.4 and Taking the Next Steps, Maleny. FT - 16+17.5, Yandina. See rego doc.

    Bookings: Gillian. Ph: 07 5499 9288. Mobile: 04 2394 2653. Email: gpechey@serv.net.au

    Investment: Foundation Training $180. Concession minus $20. Early bird minus $20 paid in full by 11.4.09.

    Taking the Next Steps $110 each. Concession minus $20. Early bird minus $10 paid in full by 9.5.09. Each extra day minus $10.

    Money back guarantee if not satisfied after completing the training. If money is your deciding factor, talk to Milli.

    milli@letsconnect.info Ph: 02 6684 7717. Mob: 0431 878 018.