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Level 1:
Beginning the Journey of Nonviolent Communication and Empathy

A Level 1 workshop is 12 - 14 hours of direct instruction. We begin our journey toward open authentic communication by experiencing the healing power of EMPATHY. This workshop includes a small amount of theory and many experiential activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the components of life-serving thinking and communicating as developed through NVC:

  • Making an OBSERVATION - identifying what happened without judgment or interpretation
  • Connecting to the FEELINGS that arise
  • Discover what human NEEDS are generating those feelings
  • Making a REQUEST, asking for what may make life more wonderful in a way that we experience choice and connection

This dynamic interactive workshop teaches ways to bring these experiences into daily life with fun and connection.

 

Peggy Smith teaching an NVC Level 1 workshop

"This Level 1 training was enough to get a good ‘flavor’ of the alternative method of communicating. I especially liked the recommendations on listening which go further and are kinder than ‘just listen harder.’ And the realization that my needs are acceptable, much more beautiful, is pure Mozart to my ears.
"Peggy presented the materials patiently, with humor and extreme empathy. Specifically, when I had a moment of ‘embarrassment’ while discussing an emotional situation, she didn't console or sympathize as others in the past have done, and this proved to be very comforting in itself..... at no time did I feel judged right, wrong or otherwise. Great experience. Thank you."
— Anonymous, Augusta, ME