Tues. Sept. 14 7:30-9 pm: Continuing our NVC & Diversity Work: a Conversation with James Lee who attended the Diversity Intensive in August, representing our area. James, African-American, was the national organizer for the Network of Spiritual Progressives conference in June and is eager to share his sense of what NVC can bring our progressive and racial justice movements. (See article.) RSVP loui...@verizon.net (click dots to see full address) or 703/860-1203. Another gathering in early October, and more, is planned.
--At Potters House, 1647 Columbia Road, NW
Courageous Communication, for Personal Growth and Social Transformation, an all-day introduction to NVC with two optional parts: basics in the morning, followed by more in depth personal practice in afternoon. Led by Louisa Davis, graduate of BayNVC 08 Leadership Program and Brooklyn NVC 09 Facilitating Change Leadership program, cofounder of Greater Washington Allies in Reconciliation, a regional interfaith antiracism alliance. Follow up multiracial/cross-religious practice group planned
--At Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, The Gatehouse 100 Allison St NW, Washington, DC 20011—just south of Military and N.Capital Sts. NW/NE
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is more than a way of talking to one another -- it is a way of being in the world that supports us in experiencing satisfying relationships, inner peace, compassion, authenticity and aliveness. NVC offers recipes for communicating but these rely on a foundation involving a shift in consciousness. Please join CNVC Certified Trainer Bob Wentworth for an experiential introduction to this exciting body of ideas and practices.
Cost: $20-55 *
Location: Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Takoma Park, DC 20012 (Metro accessible)
Questions: email Bob.
To register: fill out online registration page.
* Our intention is to make this training accessible regardless of economic circumstances. As a result, you get to set your own price. Know that your payment supports the trainer in continuing to be able to share this work with others. Please pay what can enjoy contributing to support this work.
On October 2, in every state, in every country, on every continent, people will gather in empathic listening, connecting, and action so that we may see all beings integrate suffering to become free, fully alive, and resolve differences peacefully.
International Day for Empathic Action (IDEA) Events and Activities will take place all over the world aware of each other to create unity, community, and a world-wide understanding of empathy.
See http://worldempathy.org/ for details. This day will come alive through the participation of people like you. Consider helping to create a local event to celebrate the International Day for Empathic Action!
Courageous Communication for Personal Growth, Real Connection and Social Transformation, an all-day introduction to NVC at the Festival Center, 1658 Columbia Road, NW. For more information, please call 703/860-1203.