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 three 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 20 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. Katy and Tam are both dear friends of mine and have some of the largest, most attuned hearts of anyone I know. Katy happens to be my primary NVC mentor. I am honored to co-lead this group with them. I enter with vigilance, curiosity, and compassion. Nosce te ipsum. The way is through.

**Tamarah Kanewske**
Tam here! I am feeling so excited to be facilitating an in-person practice group with my beloved Katy and Aaron. I met Katy in a vegetable garden, 23 years ago, started taking classes with her shortly after, met Aaron through her practice groups, then attended years of Aaron-led groups. I regularly practice Neuro-art and Zen-Tangling, have taken deep dives into Sarah Peyton's work, taken some classes with David Weinstock, and attended a couple IITs, one in Birmingham, Britain and one online in 2022. I have also practiced and learned from years of offerings from Santa Cruz NVC and Kristen Masters. The way we hold and store our feelings in our bodies is of particular interest to me. Presence, curiosity, and grace are some of my favorite values and a continuing practice and commitment that I work hard to show up with in life. Humor, kindness, and warmth come with much more ease.

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Giving and receiving feedback is a critical skill in any workplace, yet it is often fraught with challenges - especially related to power differentials. The "Offering Feedback in the Workplace" workshop is designed to help you begin to master the art of delivering constructive feedback that inspires growth and development. This 90-minute online session, with an optional 30-minute Q&A, will provide you with a framework for offering feedback that is clear, actionable, and empathetic.

You will be invited to learn to overcome common barriers to effective feedback, such as fear of confrontation and uncertainty about how to frame our, oftentimes judgmental, messages into more neutral language. The workshop will cover techniques for delivering feedback in a way that fosters connection and clarity. In practicing how to offer feedback you might also begin to learn how to receive feedback with an open mind, using it as an opportunity for self-improvement and growth.

By fostering a culture of radical candor, organizations can create an environment where team members feel valued and motivated to improve. The workshop will include role-playing exercises and real-life examples, helping you begin to develop the confidence and skills needed to effectively offer feedback. Whether you are a manager looking to improve your team's performance or an individual seeking personal growth, this workshop will provide you with meaningful tools and resources.

Join us for a transformative session that just might change the way you view feedback in the workplace (and at home with your family and community). Register now to build a more supportive and growth-oriented organizational culture.

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Join us for Humboldt County's Still Spring May 10/11 NVC Gathering

**Saturday and Sunday**
Sessions will be
**10am-12:00pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm on each day**

Please RSVP and invite your friends?

**Tentative Schedule for Saturday**
**9:45am** \- Arrive / Mingle / Setup \- Connect early\!
**10am -** **Session 1**:
**Gratitude**
Finding value in, appreciating, and enjoying what is

**12:15pm -** **Setup and Break for Lunch** (bring fruit, snacks, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
**1:00pm -** Arrive for Session 2 - Connection Time

**1:15pm -** **Session 2**:
To be Announced

**3:15pm -** End/Cleanup

**Tentative Schedule for Sunday**
**9:30am -** Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!
**10am -** **Session 3**:
**Saying "No" and Hearing "No"** \- How to connect to "No" as the start of Connection

**12:15pm - Setup and Break for Lunch** (bring fruit, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
**1:00pm -** Arrive for Session 5 - Connection Time
**1:15pm -** **Session 5**
To Be Announced

**3:15pm -** End & opportunities to help clean up

Each session will include instruction, small group discussion, and practical exercises using compassionate communication (a.k.a. Nonviolent Communication)

**Financial Accessibility** is important to us. We offer this training as a gift. (You can attend for free AND) We request $25-$75 per session to support our **Sustainability**. This covers our expenses for food, our time, training materials, travel, and accommodation.

Accepted payment methods:
Venmo - 408-359-7997 or @Eric-Huang-2100
Paypal - @EricH988
Zelle - 650-861-1630
Cash - on-site

Please RSVP and invite your friends --or better yet, your enemies 😅

**Physical accessibility:** The space we use has a wheelchair ramp and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. All activities will be do-able from a wheelchair or with limited mobility. We may be able to offer accommodations for those with vision difficulties upon advance request.

**Have questions?** Please email us at humboldtcompassion@gmail.com to make sure we see your message. or 408-359-7997 - WhatsApp, text or voice messages welcome...
Other possible topics for future sessions

* **Saying "No" as the start to Connection**
* **Hearing "No" as the start of Connection**
* **Interrupting to bring Life back to Conversation**
* **Befriending your Inner Critic - Moving from Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion**
* **Moving from FOMO to JOMO - Moving from Fear of Missing Out to the Joy of Missing Out**
* **Transforming Shame to Life-Serving Needs**
* **Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies**
* Building Resilience through Community and Empathy Exchange
* **Compassionate Communication (NVC) Fundamentals - Needs, Feelings, Body Sensations** With Conflict Improv Theater
* **Empowering Yourself with Specific, Doable Requests**
**\- Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies**
**\- Building Resilience with Self and Community and Coaching\, Parenting\, Leading and Community Building with the 5:1 Ratio**
* **Sessions led by Co-Trainers**
* **CNVC Certified Trainer Eric Huang**
* **CNVC Certification Candidate, Leeza Pesenson**

Humboldt Compassionate Communication Community

Eric Huang

Leeza✨

Alina

Jeremy Jensen

Melissa Newkirk

14th NVC Gathering - May 10/11 in Humboldt 

Blue Lake Community Resource Center

In each session, with Cecilia Kremer's guidance, we practice Compassionate (Non-Violent) Communication through a combination of teaching, journaling, experiential activities, role playing, group discussions and Q & A.

**\* Email Cecilia to get Zoom link: kremer.cecilia@gmail.com**

You will have the choice to engage in meaningful conversations on **how to create deep connections, express authentically, understand fully, navigate conflict and power struggles with creativity and compassion, establish boundaries and much more**.

Your learning is boosted through the experiences of others, and the collective wisdom that is built together. You will leave each session with the concrete experience that a real compassionate world is possible. And my hope is that you will carry that over & out into your work & life, creating a ripple effect.

**Join us and embrace Empathy as the foundational skill for emotional & relational intelligence, and** **visionary leadership.**

To become skillful is not just about knowing, but also incorporating knowledge into new behaviors. And the best way to achieve that is through practice in community.

Cecilia Kremer

The Empathy Empowered Practice

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