Bay Area Compassionate Communication Community

This is a weekly, in-person event offering the opportunity to gather and connect within a sacred container of Presence with the intention to learn and practice the skills and principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) developed by Marshall Rosenberg. No experience is required to attend but familiarity with NVC theory is very helpful to participate. Reading "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg is highly recommended.
An offering basket is placed out to recognize and compensate the leaders for their time and skill. $20-$30 is the requested amount. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We begin with a short meditation (approximately 7 minutes) followed by opportunities for everyone to check in and then participate in deeper work. Somatic exercises, role plays, and creative activities may be a part of the group on any night. At times we stay together as one large group and at other times we reconfigure into smaller groups.
NVC is about authenticity and sometimes authenticity is scary. Being uncomfortable is frequently a component of this work. Be prepared for this. NVC is not all rainbows and gumdrops.
We are co-facilitated by four leaders:
Katy Dawson
I have been incorporating NVC into my life as a classroom teacher and practice group leader (Including for children and parents) for 25 years. It has been a privilege and a joy to connect and contribute in ways beyond my wildest dreams. NVC is the most life-enriching process I have ever found.
Aaron DeNardo
I have over 25 years of experience playing with NVC including 10 years leading practice groups. I am a regular meditator and believe that cultivating Presence is the foundation for living a fully human life. I am actively studying the Enneagram and practicing the Diamond Approach. As I lead this group, I may dip into practices that fall outside of the what some may consider to be the traditional scope of NVC. I am honored to co-lead this group with Katy. I enter with vigilance, curiosity, and compassion.
Nosce te ipsum. The way is through.

This is a weekly, in-person event offering the opportunity to gather and connect within a sacred container of Presence with the intention to learn and practice the skills and principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) developed by Marshall Rosenberg. No experience is required to attend but familiarity with NVC theory is very helpful to participate. Reading "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg is highly recommended.
An offering basket is placed out to recognize and compensate the leaders for their time and skill. $20-$30 is the requested amount. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We begin with a short meditation (approximately 7 minutes) followed by opportunities for everyone to check in and then participate in deeper work. Somatic exercises, role plays, and creative activities may be a part of the group on any night. At times we stay together as one large group and at other times we reconfigure into smaller groups.
NVC is about authenticity and sometimes authenticity is scary. Being uncomfortable is frequently a component of this work. Be prepared for this. NVC is not all rainbows and gumdrops.
We are co-facilitated by four leaders:
Katy Dawson
I have been incorporating NVC into my life as a classroom teacher and practice group leader (Including for children and parents) for 25 years. It has been a privilege and a joy to connect and contribute in ways beyond my wildest dreams. NVC is the most life-enriching process I have ever found.
Aaron DeNardo
I have over 25 years of experience playing with NVC including 10 years leading practice groups. I am a regular meditator and believe that cultivating Presence is the foundation for living a fully human life. I am actively studying the Enneagram and practicing the Diamond Approach. As I lead this group, I may dip into practices that fall outside of the what some may consider to be the traditional scope of NVC. I am honored to co-lead this group with Katy. I enter with vigilance, curiosity, and compassion.
Nosce te ipsum. The way is through.

This is a weekly, in-person event offering the opportunity to gather and connect within a sacred container of Presence with the intention to learn and practice the skills and principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) developed by Marshall Rosenberg. No experience is required to attend but familiarity with NVC theory is very helpful to participate. Reading "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg is highly recommended.
An offering basket is placed out to recognize and compensate the leaders for their time and skill. $20-$30 is the requested amount. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We begin with a short meditation (approximately 7 minutes) followed by opportunities for everyone to check in and then participate in deeper work. Somatic exercises, role plays, and creative activities may be a part of the group on any night. At times we stay together as one large group and at other times we reconfigure into smaller groups.
NVC is about authenticity and sometimes authenticity is scary. Being uncomfortable is frequently a component of this work. Be prepared for this. NVC is not all rainbows and gumdrops.
We are co-facilitated by four leaders:
Katy Dawson
I have been incorporating NVC into my life as a classroom teacher and practice group leader (Including for children and parents) for 25 years. It has been a privilege and a joy to connect and contribute in ways beyond my wildest dreams. NVC is the most life-enriching process I have ever found.
Aaron DeNardo
I have over 25 years of experience playing with NVC including 10 years leading practice groups. I am a regular meditator and believe that cultivating Presence is the foundation for living a fully human life. I am actively studying the Enneagram and practicing the Diamond Approach. As I lead this group, I may dip into practices that fall outside of the what some may consider to be the traditional scope of NVC. I am honored to co-lead this group with Katy. I enter with vigilance, curiosity, and compassion.
Nosce te ipsum. The way is through.

This is a weekly, in-person event offering the opportunity to gather and connect within a sacred container of Presence with the intention to learn and practice the skills and principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) developed by Marshall Rosenberg. No experience is required to attend but familiarity with NVC theory is very helpful to participate. Reading "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg is highly recommended.
An offering basket is placed out to recognize and compensate the leaders for their time and skill. $20-$30 is the requested amount. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We begin with a short meditation (approximately 7 minutes) followed by opportunities for everyone to check in and then participate in deeper work. Somatic exercises, role plays, and creative activities may be a part of the group on any night. At times we stay together as one large group and at other times we reconfigure into smaller groups.
NVC is about authenticity and sometimes authenticity is scary. Being uncomfortable is frequently a component of this work. Be prepared for this. NVC is not all rainbows and gumdrops.
We are co-facilitated by four leaders:
Katy Dawson
I have been incorporating NVC into my life as a classroom teacher and practice group leader (Including for children and parents) for 25 years. It has been a privilege and a joy to connect and contribute in ways beyond my wildest dreams. NVC is the most life-enriching process I have ever found.
Aaron DeNardo
I have over 25 years of experience playing with NVC including 10 years leading practice groups. I am a regular meditator and believe that cultivating Presence is the foundation for living a fully human life. I am actively studying the Enneagram and practicing the Diamond Approach. As I lead this group, I may dip into practices that fall outside of the what some may consider to be the traditional scope of NVC. I am honored to co-lead this group with Katy. I enter with vigilance, curiosity, and compassion.
Nosce te ipsum. The way is through.