Confirmed - 22nd NVC Gathering - - June 6/7 in Blue Lake

Join us for Humboldt County's 22nd NVC Gathering

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

Each session will include these elements: NVC Instruction, Small Group, and Large Group Discussion. May include Journaling, Movement, and Meditation.

Please RSVP and invite your friends?

We will provide some salad greens. Please bring something to share with 5-6 people.

Topics will be updated 2 weeks before the event

Tentative Schedule for Saturday
9:45am - Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early
10am - Session 1:
TBD

12:15pm - Setup Collaborative Lunch (bring fruit, snacks, or a side to share)

1:15pm - Session 2:
Walking Empathy Exchange followed by group practice.

One of 28 of the Skills of Pathways to Nonviolent Communication or One of 25 Key Differentiations

3:15pm - End/Cleanup

Tentative Schedule for Sunday
9:45am - Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!
10am - Session 1:
TBD

1:15pm
Walking Empathy exchange followed by Group work.

**********3:15pm Cleanup

What to Bring:
An cushion for your chair or to sit on the floor
A snack or item to share for lunch
An extra blanket or jacket, if it's cool day

Financial Accessibility is important to us. We offer this training as a gift. (You can attend for free AND) We request $10-$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
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 707hcc@gmail.com to make sure we see your message. or 408-359-7997 - WhatsApp, text or voice messages welcome...

Topics may include

• Practicing NVC Feedback to build skills and create connection with self and others
• Self-Empathy - Practices for Centering
• Saying "No" as the start to Connection
• Hearing "No" as the start of Connection
• Dissolving Enemy Images
• Interrupting with Empathy 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
• Finding your Voice and Reclaiming your Truth: Identifying your Needs and Practicing Expression
• 28 Topics from the Pathway to Nonviolent Communication including
• Discernment
• Awareness of Feelings
• Presence
• Request Consciousness
• Cultivating Vitality
• Awareness of Response-Ability
• Transcending Roles