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in Boston September 7th - 9th 2001: training in
Nonviolent Communication
facilitated by Miki Kashtan and Julie Greene
at The Cambridge Marriott, Two Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA
(directly above and across from the Kendall Square T station entrances,
in the accessible Dana and Longfellow rooms on the third floor of the hotel;
introduction to NVC
Friday September 7th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
a full day of NVC training and practice
Saturday September 8th, 9 am - 5 pm
another full day of NVC (w/ advanced topics)
Sunday September 9th, 9 am - 5 pm
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(for which you can attend any combination of sessions)
OR: $90 for either Sat or Sun
| What Is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
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| Nonviolent Communication™ (NVC) is a process that strengthens our ability to inspire compassion from others and respond compassionately to others and ourselves. It is a way of connecting with the core of empathy and honesty within us, especially at times when that is difficult. Sometimes described as "the language of the heart," NVC is a set of tools for expressing clearly and confidently our feelings and needs, and for hearing more easily others' needs and dreams even when they are not expressed directly. Using NVC enhances our ability to understand ourselves, create more satisfying connections with others, and work through conflict with compassion and success. |
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| As a result of 35 years of work by NVC's developer, Marshall Rosenberg, and many trainers certified by the Center for Nonviolent Communication, today NVC is being used in daily life around the world, as well as in schools, businesses, government agencies, police, and other organizations. It has been used extensively in areas where conflict has been pervasive, such as Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Israel, Palestine, Ireland, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, and Burundi. |
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How to increase the likelihood that everyone's needs will be met |
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The essential components of conscious communication |
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The significance of empathy |
Both full day workshops include hands-on exercises designed to assist you in learning and practicing:
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How to differentiate between observations and evaluations |
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How to identify and articulate feelings, needs, and values |
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How to translate needs into concrete and doable requests |
Ongoing groups will be established for those who want to continue practicing after the workshops conclude, and we use a New England-oriented email announcement list to make it easier for people who practice NVC techniques to keep in touch with each other.
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| Our facilitators, Miki Kashtan and Julie Greene
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| Miki and Julie are certified trainers with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Based in Northern California, they both have years of experience working with individuals, couples, friends, family members and co-workers. They teach classes, facilitate ongoing groups, and lead workshops in various parts of the country. Miki and Julie are also available for in-house training in work organizations and for mediation. |
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| Our sponsors & organizers
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This and three previous trainings have been sponsored by Lesley College's Center for Peaceable Schools. The organizers have trained in NVC and practice the techniques together. As some of the many people in New England who practice NVC, we are interested in making connections with others.
Before committing to an entire day (or two) of training, you may want to "sample" NVC techniques. We recommend Marshall Rosenberg's video "Nonviolent Communication -- A Language of the Heart." In 85 minutes, Marshall discusses NVC in relation to topics such as anger, depression, focusing attention, punishment, mediation, trusting the process, and connecting feelings to needs. If you'd like to borrow the videotape or watch it with a group of other potential students, send email to Julianne Chatelain.
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| Which sessions should I attend?
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In each session, participants will use NVC techniques to determine their needs and how to best meet them. For maximum immersion in NVC, you should attend all three sessions. However, many people cannot attend all three days and have asked for more clarification of what the different days include, which is provided below. If you have specific questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Once you register for $130, you can attend as much of the weekend as you want. If you're still not sure, sign up and come Friday night, where you can discuss your expectations with the facilitators. Or you can sign up for the individual sessions at the per-day rates.
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Friday night is designed to let you meet the instructors and other students and start learning right away. If you are unable to attend either full day, you are still welcome Friday for a meaningful (although brief) experience with NVC. This session is open to all and donations will be accepted. |
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If you can only spend one full day, and do not have previous NVC training, we strongly recommend that you join us Saturday. You will have "the basics" before you leave, and will also get to participate in a great deal of significant practice. |
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Once we have learned and practiced the basics of NVC, the instructors will lead additional discussions and practice sessions to help prepare us to apply NVC techniques in our lives after the workshop. Julie and Miki use NVC techniques to facilitate the class agenda; in the past they have added a variety of interesting "special focus" topics (from self-empathy to handling anger to dealing with physical violence - and many others) depending on what each specific group of people is interested in. The focused topics will probably begin Saturday and continue on Sunday. |
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You are welcome to enter the class on Sunday (taking Sunday only) IF you have had previous NVC training. The basics will not be recapitulated at the start of Sunday, but the instructors *will* organize class introductions (and re-introductions), canvass Sunday attendees about their needs and interests, and set the Sunday agenda accordingly.
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** No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact us for scholarship and work exchange information.
We are committed to making this event accessible to all. The classrooms and their associated bathrooms are fully wheelchair accessible. Workshop materials are available in large print or on tape; let us know if you will need this.
As people with multiple chemical sensitivities and environmental illness can have adverse reactions to scented products, we ask that all participants refrain from wearing such products (e.g. perfumes, lotions, or aftershaves).
Please contact us about any additional access needs or concerns you have.
| To reserve a space, send a check plus the following information. |
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Name: ________________________________ Telephone: __________________
Email: _______________________
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I am currently planning to attend (circle all that apply) :
Friday night Saturday Sunday
REGULAR REGISTRATION
I am including ______ $160 for any / all sessions
OR ______ $ 90 for Saturday only ______ $90 for Sunday only
Make checks payable to Voice of Hope - thank you!
Mail check and registration form to
Julianne Chatelain
831 Beacon St. #284
Newton, MA 02459
Class confirmations will be sent via the email address you provide (or if no email, we will call you to confirm). Your cancelled check is an additional receipt.
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