Workshop Formats


Presentations and workshops are adapted to meet the needs of the group and range from 4 hour introductory presentations to 5 day intensives. All workshops utilize a mix of presentation and interactive segments along with structured written and oral practice sessions in a variety of individual and small group formats.

3 - 4 hour presentation

These presentations give participants an overview of the NVC communication model and an opportunity to work on a situation they wish to resolve. Participants come away recognizing the importance of communication and how the use of the model will benefit them.

• Connecting versus alienating communication • Learned communication that alienates us from ourselves and others • 4 different ways of responding in any situation • 4 step model to facilitate respectful and harmonious communication • ‘Take home’ written exercises for post presentation individual practice

1 day workshop

In addition to what is covered in the 3-4 hour initial presentation, participants learn about empathic listening and practice using the model in different situations.

• Connecting versus alienating communication • Learned communication that alienates us from ourselves and others • 4 different ways of responding in any situation • 4 step model to facilitate respectful and harmonious communication • Listening skills to facilitate effective connection • Dynamics of empathy including identifying blocks to empathy • Written and interactive exercises

2 day workshop

This provides more structured practice sessions and as well the opportunity to explore empathy skills with greater depth. These workshops may also include other themes relevant to the group. (eg. anger, difficult conversations, giving feedback, working as a team, etc.). Participants come away with a deeper appreciation for the power of communication and often experience breakthroughs in personal and/or work related conflict areas.

• Connecting versus alienating communication • Learned communication that alienates us from ourselves and others • 4 different ways of responding in any situation • 4 step model to facilitate respectful and harmonious communication • Listening skills to facilitate effective connection • Dynamics of empathy including identifying blocks to empathy • Self empathy skills • Dynamics of anger and applicable skills • Authentic gratitude and celebration • Written and interactive exercises

3+ day workshops

In addition to the material covered in the 2 day workshop specific group related topics are explored in greater depth through interactive dialogues and role-plays. Additional topics may also be addressed such as mediation, power dynamics in top-down structures, etc. The longer duration workshops offer significant opportunities for participants to deal with and solve long standing issues and as well better integrate model, and achieve a greater degree of fluency and ease.

Ongoing Skills Integration Support

To help individules integrate the training more fully, follow-up workshops and/or practice group sessions are advised. Sixty to ninety minute practice group sessions are available and can be run at weekly or monthly intervals either in person or via teleconference calls.


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