NVC Santa Cruz: Nonviolent Communication in counseling, mediation, conflict resolution, organizational development, communication skills training, diversity training, social change, parenting classes & education, couples counseling, family counseling

Overview of NVCSantaCruz.org:

Jean Morrison, Christine King, Rick Longinotti, and Kristin Masters share their diversity of experience and interests to offer NVC services, adaptable to your needs.

What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
NVC is a way of communicating that strengthens our ability to stay in touch with our humanity and get our needs met, even under difficult circumstances.

Services -
We also offer mediation and counseling services to individuals and families and tailor-made trainings for community groups and businesses.

Restorative Resources -
Offering non-punitive tools and practices to create environments where trust and understanding are valued and nurtured.

Community Page -
Has announcements from our network concerning NVC practice groups, related events, community living and more...

Resources on Nonviolent Communication -
Links to Trainer's websites and online NVC sources.

Support NVC Santa Cruz -
Make a donation - whether it be an old automobile or money, you can support our mission.

Location -
The Center For Compassion is our home in Santa Cruz - look inside for detailed directions.

Upcoming Events Newsletter
Sign up for our free monthly email newsletter and also select topics of interest to receive special class announcements.

*Supporting NVCSC - Fundraising*

Upcoming Highlights:

• NVC Integration Program 2012:
6 Months of Living & Learning NVC

• Living Compassion w/ Robert Gonzales

• Living from the Heart Retreat & FUNfest

Meeting Weekly:
Monday: Learning & Practice - Friday: NVC & Spirit

Please visit our full Calendar Page

Creating peace, one conversation at a time
Nonviolent Communication Santa Cruz provides opportunities to learn lifelong skills for communicating with compassion, fostering mutual respect, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

We support the mission of the international Center for Nonviolent Communication by offering a variety of services for individuals, couples, and groups to learn and practice Nonviolent Communication in the Monterey Bay and surrounding areas.

What's New - January

I have a few goals and intentions for the year ahead, but overall, I am inspired to imagine, “I dwell in possibility,” which comes from a poem by Emily Dickinson. NVC is a wonderful means for dwelling in possibility. There are so many more choices when I’m using Nonviolent Communication – self-empathy opens me up to be curious about what I’m feeling and the needs I’m seeking to meet and helps me to extend that curiosity and openness to others. From there I have so many more possibilities to be authentic and alive in the present moment.

January is wide open with possibilities for living life with more compassion and authenticity:

We still have room for a few more in our Women's Winter Retreat - join us next weekend to rejuvenate, relax and reconnect.
Kristin's 4-week Art of Listening starts January 11 and will be followed by 4-weeks on the Art of Expressing - take either or both to explore having more enjoyable exchanges.
We're offer the first class free to entice you to check out the 8-week Foundation Training in NVC.
For dedicated NVC practitioners, this month's topic is on self-reflection to name intentions and hatch a plan of action, with Kristin and Desiree.
Don't forget our monthly Introduction to NVC - introduce a friend or refresh your connection with the "language of life."
Good Grief offers compassionate support through loss and will be led this month by Kara Bowman.
NVC can offer so much to anyone who want to bring more awareness and compassion to their parenting. Jean offers 6-weeks of Parenting with NVC starting January 17.
Christine and Todd will be Exploring Restorative Circles (Jan 20th) and then rounding up a monthly Circle Keepers Practice Group starting January 29.
Last but not least, our 6-month integration and Immersion Program starts on Saturday, January 28. If you are looking to develop NVC skills and fluency, this deep and enriching program is for you - check out the videos from past participants!

We're continuing our fundraising campaign fueled with gratitude for the wonderful contributions we've already received and we still have month to go. We are so very grateful for your companionship in creating compassionate community. Please click here to learn more about our request and consider making a donation of whatever amount might work in your life.

happy to dwell in possibilities with you,
Laurie Brooks

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