What we’re about
This group hosts events aimed at developing Nonviolent Communication (NVC) skills and consciousness, and creating community, based on the work and legacy of Marshall B. Rosenberg and his seminal book, 'Nonviolent Communication: a Language of Life'. It’s a place for community gatherings, peer practice sessions, training and more, run by NVC enthusiasts and sometimes London-based trainers certified by the Centre for Nonviolent Communication (https://www.cnvc.org). If inspired you are welcome to offer NVC-themed learning or social events.
Pathways to learning NVC
If you’d like to learn NVC via formal training, facilitated by London-based CNVC-certified trainers, then hop over to the London Page of the NVC-UK website and find out about the training pathway put together by Ceri Buckmaster, Cath Burke, Carolyn Davies, Daren De Witt, Pauline Doohan and Tracy Seed. We fund this page and are committed to creating community and a supportive network for those learning, living and sharing NVC in London. Many of our trainings are currently online, so if you live outside of London, you are welcome to participate.
For more information about NVC in London and the UK
• The main website for all UK NVC activities, training, practice groups, camps and residentials, blogs, resources and much more. Sign up for a regular newsletter with upcoming events and all things new around NVC in UK: https://nvc-uk.com
• NVC London Facebook for us Londoners to join and find out what is going on! Anybody can post here:[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/502984243229456/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/502984243229456/)
• Conflict Transformation Weave is a group of NVC practitioners who help NVC communities to pre-empt and respond to conflicts, by building internal agreements, developing skills and increasing resilience. They offer conflict transformation support when groups have done what they can and realise they need further support in order to move towards connection: https://ctw-uk.com/
Upcoming events
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NVC London Winter Gathering
Location not specified yetRegister here
Embracing Winter Together
In this event, we will be lighting up the winter darkness by Composting .. Developing ideas … Hibernating Together! .. Resting Together! .. Storytelling … Getting Cosy …. Nurturing from the roots up
3 hrs of the event are dedicated to informal connection, co-creating, socialising
3 hours are dedicated to Creative Spaces
For the creative spaces, we welcome ideas for sessions that you would like to offer or that you would like someone else to offer.
Eg a Rest meditation
An ‘ideas party’ (to nurture ideas for projects),
All ages storytelling & poetry open mic,
All ages ‘no need for talent’ space
All ages craft activity,
Dissolving enemy images to compost a conflict
Composting & Decolonising
a grief space,
Letting go ritual
Mindful walk along the river
All ages games
Please go here to offer suggestions. We will take suggestions and requests until 30th November, at which point we will plan the timetable. Please get in touch as soon as you can with suggestions and requests.
Timetable
10.30 – 11.00 Come to help decorate the space
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee & Community Connection
11.30 -12.30 Opening circle + listening circle
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch
1.30 – 4.30 Creative Spaces (tbc)
4.30 – 5.00 Close
Logistics
It’s essential that you book a place. Please don’t just show up on the day as we need to track numbers. Our limit is 45 people.
No one denied entry for lack of funds – please make a request if you need a free or discounted place.
Funds raised will go towards venue hire and resource costs and also to contribute to the organising team’s sustainability. We want to make visible the fact that is a considerable amount of work to organise these events collaboratively. If some of you can donate at the higher end of the scale, this supports us in creating free places and receiving some income for the days of preparation this event involves.
All ages
This is an all ages event, which means children are welcome and there will be All ages Listening circle and Creative spaces. These aren’t children’s sessions, they are for all ages but child-friendly and/or child-centred. There is no request for financial contribution for children’s place, but please clearly state ages of children you are bringing to help us plan. Numbers are limited, so it’s essential to book.2 attendees
Listening Hour with Coffee and Cake (The Winter Solstice Edition)
Brixton, Nursery Rd, SW9 8BP London, London, GBWhat is the Listening Hour?
1-hour connection and empathy space currently hosted by people who have experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for people who want to increase social connection, improve listening skills and be welcomed in a strong and caring community.
This December session will be at a host's house in Brixton due to the Jamyang centre being closed to a public. We will send you the exact location once you've signed up for the event.
We recommend participants learn about Nonviolent Communication here.
### 1. Key Benefits of Improving Listening Skills
✅ Better Relationships – Strengthens personal and professional relationships through understanding.
✅ Conflict Resolution – Turns arguments into conversations where both sides feel heard.
✅ Emotional Clarity – Helps you express your feelings and needs without blame.
✅ Empathy & Connection – Encourages deep listening and compassion.
✅ Self-Awareness – Helps you understand your own triggers and needs.
By improving listening to ourselves and to others, we shift from reacting to responding with awareness, creating more meaningful and peaceful interactions.
For more information and registration, please see the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-hour-with-coffee-and-cake-tickets-6229603401472 attendees
Past events
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