November 2007 Newsletter






Capitol NVC

We are an organization committed to the growth of Nonviolent Communication

in the Metro DC area and to creating peace and understanding in the world

November 2007 Newsletter



In This Issue

Project Peace Rising: Afghanistan

From Performance to Presence

Transforming Workplace Communication

Additional NVC Resources


NVC Practice Groups


Connection Times Newsletter


Individual Coaching


Capitol NVC Website


Related Resources



Do You Have Questions or Comments?


We welcome your feedback about our newsletter. Please send your questions or comments to Lynd Morris.


Upcoming Local NVC Events at a Glance


Nov 2: The Art of Authentic Connection

An interactive evening introduction to NVC


Nov 3: Be Free Where You Are

A day-long NVC & mindfulness workshop


Nov 16: Being Nonviolence

An evening about NVC in Afghanistan and beyond


Nov 18: Walking the Empathy Labyrinth

A 2-part workshop presenting a new tool for using NVC


Nov 18: Breathe Life Into Your Conversations

An afternoon beginning-intermediate NVC workshop


Nov 18: Thriving the Holidays!

An afternoon celebratory NVC training


Nov 24: Dharma of Compassionate Communication

A half-day Zen and NVC workshop



Project Peace Rising: Afghanistan

by Jesse Wiens


In November, CNVC-certified trainer Catherine Cadden and I will team with Jiva Manske to travel to Kabul, Afghanistan, to offer a week of NVC training to Afghan organizations and individuals working actively in the areas of civil society development and community peace-building. (full article)


From Performance to Presence

by Lynd Morris


"NVC is so simple, but it's hard to use!" is something many people have said after using the NVC model ("Are you feeling ____ because you are needing ____?") with less than satisfying results. How do we move from the classical NVC formula into deep and authentic connection with others? (full article)


Transforming Workplace Communication

by Inessa Love

Would you like to get paid for taking NVC classes? Tell your boss that an NVC training program can be offered at your workplace! (full article)








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