ProfDev: Speaking Peace - Intro to Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

Are you tired of conversations that involve aggravation, intimidation and manipulation? Want to communicate in a way that fosters respect, peace and connection?

Join Socializing for Justice for a ProfDev introducing Nonviolent Communication on Tuesday, December 6 from 6:00-8:30 PM. Learn the basic principles of NVC and a specific communication method that you'll be able to apply right away!

Fee: $15 advance/ $30 door is split with the trainers.
Limited space - register ahead of time.
Newcomers always welcomed!

Speaking Peace - An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of communicating that strengthens our ability to stay in touch with our humanity and get our needs met, even under difficult circumstances. Instead of habitual responses, our words become conscious responses based on a clear awareness of what we are observing, feeling, and wanting. We are led to express ourselves with honesty and clarity, while paying respectful and empathic attention to others. Check out this brief intro video about NVC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN8IZ6MPlNE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN8IZ6MPlNE

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS

Gail Carroll and Paul Merrill As a CNVC certified trainer with NVC Boston, Gail was drawn to NVC as a strategy to bring authenticity, clarity and compassion into her professional and personal relationships. She shares NVC with the transformative power of compassion as the foundation of her practice and teaching. Before moving to the Boston area, Paul taught NVC in Boston, New York City, Belgium and Poland. He is a founding board member of Brooklyn NVC. Paul is known for his creativity and humor in teaching NVC. Paul and Gail are both co-trainers for Mediate Your Life, a program for those wishing to use NVC to increase their ability to resolve personal and interpersonal conflicts. They have a private practice in the Boston area, offering private clients/couples NVC empathy and mediation. More about Gail and Paul can be found at nvcboston.org (http://nvcboston.org/).

SCHEDULE
6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner
6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A

DIRECTIONS (http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363373/k.5381/About_Us__Directions.htm) - The NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby.

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Socializing for Justice - http://www.sojust.org

Since 2006, SoJust has hosted events that draw progressives of all stripes that share common values but may work on different issues. We run a monthly ProfDev Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center, which provides access to affordable professional development to increase our individual capacity for movement building.

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