2008 Summer Retreat!
Living from the Heart, Third Annual NVCSC
Retreat and FUNfest in the Santa Cruz MountainsThis summer, give yourself an inspirational week of fully experiencing Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
In a spirit of play and community building, we invite you to the Santa Cruz Mountains to co-create a week of insightful learning, empathetic connections, and personal empowerment.
Facilitation Team and Topics
Jean Morrison, Kelly Bryson and Kristin Masters; bringing over 40 years of experience teaching NVC in the US and abroad. They will bring their rich experiences in diverse areas of expertise to explore:
• Love without conditions, expectations or demands
• Making our dreams come true - Taming our Jackals to unleash our Giraffe Vision
• Hearing Nonviolently
• Learning NVC thru Art, Play and interactive games
• Strategies, presentation skills and qualities for effective teaching of NVC
• Personality dynamics, core beliefs/needs, and jackal strategies
• Taming the Jackal Show
• Social Action
• Unconditional Parenting
• Puppet play - when, how and where to use them
• Absurdiveness Training - The use of humor in conflict resolution
• Conflict Improv
• Open Space Technology for everyone to offer and request workshops
Practicing NVC at the Quaker Center
Retreat flyer available (pdf)
Retreat Logistics
Where: Quaker Center; Ben Lomond, California (click here for more information and directions)
When: June 22, 5pm-27, 3pm, 2008
Costs: There are two parts to consider. First, the requested sliding-scale donation for program is $775-375. Scholarships are available.
Accommodations and Meals:
(per person)
Double Room: $385
Camping: $325
Commuters day use and 10 meals: $265
Learn more about accommodations at the Quaker Center (external link).
Reserve your space! There is a $100 registration fee to hold your place, with the remaining balance due June 1.
This fee is refundable minus a $50 service charge until May 24.
You can pay now by clicking on the PayPal link above, or mail a check payable to NVC Santa Cruz to our office (address below).