Description

Nonviolent communication (NVC) gives you a simple way

• to be heard
• to avoid self-judgment
• to shift from blame to an honesty that helps create understanding

At this session, you’ll be introduced to a new way to look at what you need and what others need. You’ll learn to look under the criticism. If you keep practicing, you’ll never hear criticism or what “is wrong” with you, again.  You’ll be able to start hearing what you, your friends, parents, and teachers actually need so that you can talk about that, instead.  Everyone has a reason for what they do – even if they don’t realize it!

Everything that anyone does or says is basically saying, “hey, I need something!!!” Most of us don’t learn how to hear that; rather, we learn to take things personally. We may then feel resentment, pain, or shame, or think that there must be something wrong with us.

Want to learn how you can never hear criticism, again?  Want to learn a way you can say what you need, too? Check out this introductory offering.

Session 1 – Dec. 5 – a new mindset & unspoken needs

Session 2 – Dec. 12 – observations (for preventing escalation of tensions) & requests (to move us forward)

The sessions are interactive: you’ll get a chance to be heard and to practice. No lectures, literally or figuratively. Nonviolent Communication teaches us to listen and Elke is one of just 70 certified trainers in Canada. Bring what’s on your mind to practice with, and I anticipate you’ll get more clarity. The NVC mindset creates whole new lens through which to see life. PS: You won’t have to share anything you are not comfortable with; it’s your choice.

Two (2) sessions on a Saturday, planned so that you can still catch up on sleep in the morning. 3 hours total for $50.  If money is an issue, please contact us so that we can consider alternative contributions. Have questions? Join Elke’s information session Dec. 3, 6:30 – 7:00 pm Alberta Time (2 hours after PT California).