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 4 Hour 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

What Next?
Empathy Cafes: (https://www.meetup.com/Spiritual-Wellington-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/events/205595882/) Join our Monthly Empathy NVC Cafe, providing a supportive space in building self confidence towards authentic expression. It develops emotional intelligence & literacy (EQ) skills enabling you to engage in meaningful empathic connection with yourself and others. Empathy Cafes (https://www.meetup.com/Spiritual-Wellington-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/events/205595882/) are a valuable extension to NVC Foundation Trainings and the ongoing practice of Empathy skills.

Your facilitator Sophia (https://www.meetup.com/Compassionate-Nonviolent-Communication-NVC-Community/pages/NVC_Lovers_-_Sophia) initiated and founded the NVC grassroots movement in the Wellington Region and organised many workshops attended by keen participants throughout NZ. She trained with the founder of NVC, Dr Marshall Rosenberg and other overseas trainers. She has facilitated a wide range of 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.

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

Enquiries email: nvc.wellington.nz@gmail.com

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