The Power of Empathy

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Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world

In Compassionate Nonviolent Communication (NVC) we come to understand empathy as the capacity to be fully present with another, accompanying them as they experience and/or express what's alive for them in a given moment. We learn the skill of being in spacious, non-judgemental presence as we listen.

The Power of Empathy
Empathy is at the very heart of NVC and Compassionate Communication. It is a profound and total listening, neutral and deep, that does not look to influence the other or the quality of what is being said. It is being fully present in the moment and listening deeply to the real needs of the person speaking. While our usual habit is to listen from a place of judgement and evaluation, developing EMPATHY and SELF-Empathy skills brings us to a place of connection and harmony within ourself and others. This workshop will help move us towards a new way of thinking and being that brings healing compassionate connection into our life through the power of Empathy.

What Is Self-Empathy?
In self-empathy we practice the basic skills of NVC (Observation, Feelings, Needs and Requests) within ourselves silently. We pay attention to what’s going on within, what thoughts and stories are running in our minds, the bodily sensations we are experiencing, and what we notice ourselves doing and saying.

What You Will Learn in this Workshop:
Summary of the 4-step NVC process
The 4 ways of hearing
The 4 step 'dance'
Strategies & Requests
Explore what Empathy is in the NVC framework
Strengthen your PRESENCE skills
Experience an EMPATHY CIRCLE
Experiential exercises

Book & Pay:
$40 (unwaged)
$50 (waged)
Towards venue costs, refreshments and photocopy handouts.

Please deposit into the following account with 'NVC' and your name as reference:
Trading Bank: Kiwibank
Name of Account: Spirit of Peace
Account Number: 38-9006-0358290-00

Please RSVP on this Meetup or Enquiries email: nvc.wellington.nz@gmail.com

OR Phone/Text Sophia on 027 345 2010

Your Facilitator:
Sophia initiated and founded the NVC grassroots movement in the Wellington Region nearly 20 years ago, and organised many workshops attended by keen participants throughout NZ. She trained with the founder of NVC, Dr Marshall Rosenberg, Robert Gonzales, Miki Kashtan, Sura Hart, Jean Morrison, Gina Lawrie and many other overseas trainers.

She has facilitated a wide range of NVC workshops for community activists, spiritual and social change groups, including Death Cafes, Grief & Loss with Compassion & Empathy, Intentional Living, Steiner and Buddhist communities, The Occupy NZ & Wellington movements, Inter/national Peace and Disarmament groups, alternative Adult Education, teachers, parents and children in school communities and the general public. She resonates deeply with the Spirituality of NVC and an abiding empathy for First Nations, the plight and healing of the world’s indigenous people, through NVC and cultural-spiritual awareness.

Recent Testimonials from Participants:
"Highly recommended! Sophia has done a wonderful job in presenting this amazing concept of compassionate communication in a very warm and heartfelt, as well as wonderfully visual, active and fun way. Very inspiring, thank you!"

"Excellent - well worth taking the time to learn and practice some new communication skills. Sophia is very passionate about the topic which made it easy and fun to participate.

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