Littleton Practice Group

The Littleton practice group meets every 1st and 3rd Friday from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the 80127 region .  Contact Kelsey Phillip Payne at kelsey.payne@gmail.com or 615-829-9662 for information.  Visit the parctice group FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/nonviolencejourneying/

Disclaimer: This event is independently organized. RMCCC assumes no responsibility for this event. RMCCC was not involved in its design or execution and makes no guarantees, implicit or explicit, regarding its quality or content. RMCCC receives no financial or other benefit from this event; it is posted as a service to our community and to support others in growing Compassionate Communication awareness.

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The Art and Skill of Self-Empathy:  Just in time for the holidays!

With Kate Kendrick

Saturday mornings 9:30 am to 12:30pm, November 17 and November 24, 2012

Class Description: The ability to empathize with ourselves is at the heart of the Nonviolent Communication (TM) process. Without self-empathy, we can not engage in authentic and effective dialogue.  Self-empathy assists us to understand ourselves and our values more deeply, communicate more effectively, live more compassionately and experience peace whether or not our needs are met by others. Drawing on the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and CNVC trainers Robert Gonzalez, this 6 hour training will focus on NVC self-empathy skills and processes.  There will be a strong emphasis on developing the ability to learn to connect to our needs as living energy rather than as mental concepts.

Format:  Games, partner and small group activities, discussion and closed eye processes.

What others have said about Kate’s trainings:

“Kate Kendrick’s ongoing workshop is helping me express what I really want and need much more easily, yet without making any demands. Much more often now, I talk to my husband, even about the most difficult things, in a way that makes both of us feel good, feel like we’re being real, feel like we’re being heard. In the end, we’re both getting what we need. It works with other people too. Kate knows how to help!”  Silvine Farnell, poetry consultant;  www.DeeperIntoPoetry.com

“Kate is not only a good teacher, but she really lives the values and principles of Nonviolent Communication.  The training was truly an experiential education of NVC led by Kate’s example.”  Amanda Mahan, Program/Volunteer Manager, Teaching Peace

“The exercises were well thought out.  I learned so much from them both about myself and about the process.”  Tilli Urban, Administrative Assistant, National Jewish Health

Trainer: Kate Kendrick, M.A.  Kate is a psychotherapist, empathic coach and trainer.  She has had extensive training in Nonviolent Communication™ (NVC) with Marshall Rosenberg, Robert Gonzalez and Susan Skye and has been integrating this approach into her personal and professional life for over 25 years.  In addition she holds a Master’s in Applied Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and has studied Inner Relationship Focusing.  Kate also brings her extensive training and experience in counseling, restorative justice, conflict resolution, and elementary education to her work.

TO REGISTER or for more information: Contact Kate at k.kendrick@mac.com or  303-485-9428

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Compassion from the Inside Out

with Kate Kendrick

Wednesdays, October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 28, December 5, 12

“The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is happening outside.”  -Dag Hammarskjold

Description: Based on Nonviolent Communication™developed by Marshall Rosenberg, this training is for those familiar with the basics of Nonviolent Communication™ and who would like support in embodying the NVC consciousness in daily life.  Drawing on body awareness practices, Inner Relationship Focusing and the work of CNVC trainers Robert Gonzalez and Susan Skye, we will emphasize developing our ability to focus our intention and attention on the living energy within needs, the heart of the NVC process.  There also will be a strong emphasis on self-empathy as the foundation for being able to express authentically and empathize compassionately.  Training activities include: presentations; full group, small group and dyad exercises and games, guided awareness processes and dance floors.

Requested Experience: At least 12 hours of basic NVC training and familiarity with the first 8 chapters of Marshall Rosenberg’s book, Nonviolent Communication.

Information or Register: Contact Kate at k.kendrick@mac.com or 303-485-9428

Trainer:  Kate Kendrick, MA, was first introduced to Nonviolent Communication in 1986 by Marshall Rosenberg and has studied and integrated this approach into her personal and professional life ever since.  She has facilitated trainings based on NVC in Colorado since 1999.  Kate currently is part of the Rocky Mountain Center for Compassionate Communication team of facilitators and is co-organizer of the Family Heart Camp of the Rockies (www.familyheartcamp-rockies.org).  In addition to her Nonviolent Communication training, Kate has training and experience in counseling, restorative justice, mediation, Inner Relationship Focusing and elementary education. She has a psychotherapy practice in Longmont and has been married to her husband of 17 years.

Kate’s trainings are helping me express what I really want and need much more easily, yet without making any demands. Much more often now, I talk to my husband, even about the most difficult things, in a way that makes both of us feel good, feel like we’re being real, feel like we’re being heard. In the end, we’re both getting what we need. It works with other people too. Kate knows how to help!”  Silvine Farnell, poetry consultant and founder of Deeper into Poetry, www.DeeperintoPoetry.com.

About Nonviolent Communication™ Nonviolent Communication focuses our attention on compassion as our motivation, rather than fear, guilt, blame or shame.  It emphasizes improving the quality of our relationships as our goal and taking personal responsibility for our choices.  It is effective even when the other person or group is not familiar with this process.

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Spiral Dynamics: Exploring How Human Consciousness Evolves.

with Ken Rosevear and David Steele

Saturday November 3rd

Understanding how we think is more potent than understanding what we think.

What is Spiral Dynamics?

Spiral Dynamics is a powerful research based developmental model that maps the different values and thinking systems that are the basis upon which people, organizations, and cultures make their decisions and choices.

Learn how this evolutionary model of human development can help you understand the complex world we live in.

Gain insight into navigating the complex challenges we encounter in our daily lives.

Based on the research of Clare W. Graves, Spiral Dynamics describes how waves of consciousness emerge and flow through and groups.  It describes bio-psycho-social systems along a continuum that manifest as expanding spirals.

Information and Registration:  Ken Rosevear. ken.rosevear@rmccc.net 303-670-0940
or visit:  http://www.intransformationaltimes.com/reg/SpiralD1112.htm

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An Introduction to Compassionate (Non-violent) Communication (NVC)
Communicating Authentically

Grounded in compassion and the universality of human needs, NVC helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection from ourselves and others. Please join our RMCCC facilitators for a 3-hour workshop exploring how NVC can help you:

• Better understand people’s motivations, including your own, so that you can live more happily and compassionately with others.
• Develop skills for communicating hard to hear messages in ways that build connection, trust, and community instead of stimulating defensiveness and disconnection from others.
• Let go of assumptions, dissolve barriers to understanding, and find solutions that work for everyone.
• Increase your sense of well-being, peace of mind, and happiness.

Learn how NVC can improve and enrich your relationships with family, friends, colleagues and co-workers!

This Month’s Facilitators: Kate Kendrick and Louise Wildee

For registration/ information contact Louise Wildee Louise@adr-resolution.com 303-755-1055
or Kate Kendrick k.kendrick@mac.com 303-485-9428

Free will donation $30. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Compassionate Communication Center.

This event will be held at the Eloise May Library.  Granting of permission by the Arapahoe Library District to use library facilities does not constitute endorsement by the Library District Staff or Board of Trustees.

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THE HEART OPENS: TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COMPASSION

A Summer Series At Peaceful Hills

With David Steele

Saturday October 6th

This month’s theme.
Deep Listening: The transformative power of empathy.

• Explore the power of silence.
• Develop intimate connection in relationships.
• Illuminate your deepest desires and motivations.

For more information contact David at 303.596.6063, david.steele@intransformationaltimes.com
or visit www.intransformationaltimes.com/reg/ho-forgive2012.htm

The Heart Open Series explores how we can use compassion to transform our lives. Each sessions stands alone and can be taken individually. The sessions complement each other without repeating material so the series can also be taken as a whole. There is one three hour session a month, starting in May and ending in September. Information about the entire series can be found at www.intransformationaltimes.com/reg/heartopens2012.htm.

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An Introduction to Compassionate (Non-violent) Communication (NVC)

Grounded in compassion and the universality of human needs, NVC helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection from ourselves and others. Please join our RMCCC facilitators for a 3-hour workshop exploring how NVC can help you:

• Better understand people’s motivations, including your own, so that you can live more happily and compassionately with others.
• Develop skills for communicating hard to hear messages in ways that build connection, trust, and community instead of stimulating defensiveness and disconnection from others.
• Let go of assumptions, dissolve barriers to understanding, and find solutions that work for everyone.
• Increase your sense of well-being, peace of mind, and happiness.

Learn how NVC can improve and enrich your relationships with family, friends, colleagues and co-workers!

This Month’s Facilitators: Jacqueline Muller and David Shindoll

For registration/  information  contact:
Jacqueline Muller jacqueline.muller@rmccc.net 303.443.1082
or David Shindoll david.shindoll@rmccc.net 720.346.5286

Free will donation $30. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Compassionate Communication Center.

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How to Deal with Difficult People

with Susan Kaplan

Tuesdays November 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2012

“A difficult person is someone beyond my current skill level.” ~ Miki Kashtan

Come learn how to communicate effectively with a difficult person. Reduce drama and anger, create a more compassionate environment, and increase your skills in how to have difficult conversations. In this interactive class, you will learn how to respond differently to “difficult people” and create more life-giving communication patterns by learning concepts and skills of:

• moving from Drama Triangle to Empowerment Dynamic
• Compassionate Communication Pathway (based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication):
  • observation vs. judgment
  • feelings vs. faux feelings
  • needs vs. strategies
  • requests vs. demands
• working with introverts and extroverts
• expressing and receiving anger constructively.

Focus is primarily on adult interactions, but is applicable to working with children. This practice model invites you to learn in a safe learning community. For Early Childhood Professionals, Teachers, and anyone who works with children.

Renewal Hours: 9

Facilitator: Susan Kaplan, M.S.W., R.Y.T., www.susankaplanmsw.com

Registration information: Susan at kaplan@earthlink.net or 303.871.8469

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It takes more than one to Bully!  Bully Prevention, Diversity and Inclusion

with Susan Kaplan

Saturday November 10th

Often our usual response to bullying behavior is to make it stop immediately and punishment for “the bully”. While this is essential to create a safe and caring setting, bullying behavior often continues if you do not develop a more preventative and comprehensive program. Come learn ideas and skills to grow a healthy, respectful and compassionate environment: Identify four levels of bullying behavior; activities to teach empathy & compassion, using Compassionate Communication (based on Nonviolent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg); inspire with multicultural stories; learn inclusive strategies; and understand different needs and strengths of Four Social Partners. Learn, practice and gain support in our Community of Practice. For Early Childhood Professionals, Parents, Teachers, and anyone who works with young children. Sponsored by Childhood Innovations.

Renewal Hours: 9

Registration: 303.871.8469 or kaplan@earthlink.net

Leadership by Susan Kaplan, M.S.W. www.susankaplanmsw.com

Susan is a Certified Peer Parent Facilitator & Facilitator for Rocky Mountain Center for Compassionate Communication. She also has the lived experienced of raising two children and once owned a home child care center.

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Getting past “No!”  – Parenting & anger

with Susan Kaplan

Sunday September 9th

Our children are so important to us, yet sometimes we struggle to parent in ways we feel good about.

Regardless of their age, anger and deep frustration are challenging emotions.  Learn how to change habits of feeling triggered & angry to staying in conversation with your children.  Create the memories you hope to leave your children with.

Join with other parents, extended family members, early childhood professionals, and care providers to learn how to use Compassionate Communication* in your family.  This workshop is based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication.

You will learn how to:

• see the hidden purpose of anger
• understand personal needs & developmental stage needs behind your children’s behavior
• understand & better express your own needs and your developmental stage of parenting
• change power struggles & conflicts into opportunities for building connection and trust
• discover how to create wellbeing, self expression and loving connection

Registration: 303.871.8469 or kaplan@earthlink.net

Leadership by Susan Kaplan, M.S.W. www.susankaplanmsw.com

Susan is a Certified Peer Parent Facilitator & Facilitator for Rocky Mountain Center for Compassionate Communication. She also has the lived experienced of raising two children and once owned a home child care center.

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Forgiveness & Compassionate Communication:  Embodying Wholeness with Heart Opening Yoga

with Susan Kaplan

Sunday September 2nd

Forgiveness is a life-giving process to support healing of self and relationships.

Find your wholeness.   Turn back to your self, others and the Divine.

We often become stuck in our own “prison” of anger, shame or guilt.  Forgiveness is an intentional  process that allows us to reconcile, repair and restore our life story towards greater well being ~      for self, family and communal life.  Find presence, understanding and interconnectedness that supports your mourning, relief, and even celebration of letting go of confusion, pain and grudges.

Three Paradoxical Explorations:

1. Heart Opening Yoga Session ~ having a protected heart & an open heart: Meditation, Gentle Yoga Poses & Embodiment of Tesuvah ~ turning towards self & the Divine
2. Moving between Narrow Mind (mochin d’katnut) and Spacious Mind (mochin d’gadlut): Drawing upon these Jewish concepts, we will explore how we live between and in these two worlds
3. Compassionate Communication, as a spiritual practice, to find light of self & others: Holding the life-giving energy of both our needs and the needs of others

You can attend one or both of these activities.
1:00 – 2:00 pm Gentle Yoga (please bring a mat & blanket)
2:15 – 6:00 pm Workshop

Come learn how to hold these natural points of tension and paradoxes we have in our lives.

Facilitator: Susan Kaplan, M.S.W., R.Y.T., www.susankaplanmsw.com

Registration: Susan at kaplan@earthlink.net or 303.871.8469

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A Compassionate Communication Class

with Jacqueline Muller

Wednesdays, October 17 – November 14 2012

Request: To have attended a Nonviolent Communication™ Fundamentals class or similar.

Join me in this class where we will engage in transformative processes based on Nonviolent Communication Principles that support us in integrating deep changes in our lives. We will learn and practice the complex set of skills necessary to embody empathy and translate reactive triggers into meaningful messages inspiring us to live in the fullness of what we value and long for.

For more information or to enroll contact Jacqueline at jacqueline.muller@rmccc.net

Jacqueline Muller, communication facilitator and vocal artist, has actively studied Nonviolent Communication™ since 2007 with Marshall B.Rosenberg, Susan Skye and Robert Gonzales. She has worked with people and groups in search of authentic expression and communication for more than 20 years. Her multi-cultural backgrounds as well as her quest for peace and justice have led her to work on various dialogue projects in the US and to teach in Europe and in the Middle East. She has been teaching NVC™ based classes in Boulder since 2008. She is currently an NVC ™ certificate candidate.

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Compassionate Communication Foundations Training in Aspen

with Kathy Ziola, CNVC Certified Trainer.

Saturday, October 6th

Through the use of Compassionate Communication we are able to

• Express with more clarity and ease
• Create win/win outcomes out of conflict
• Enhance helping skills
• Build caring, effective relationships at work & in community
• Experience deeper intimacy
• Improve the quality of all our relationships

Join us for a day of learning and practice using the effective, heart connecting communication skills and principles for understanding self and relating to others!

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NVC Trainer Development Program (TDP)

with Kathy Ziola, CNVC Certified Trainer

Conference Call, Sunday September 23, 6:30

If you are interested in deepening your NVC / Compassionate Communication presentation skills, join the TDP Interest Conference Call to see if this program is right for you.

Email Kathy at Kathy@communicationworks.us to register and to receive the call-in information.

I am thrilled to announce the second NVC Trainer Development Program in Colorado! The first program provided such a wealth of learning and connection that I can hardly wait to gather a new group and dive in again! This program is for people who are facilitating or are planning to facilitate NVC/Compassionate Communication workshops, or are aspiring to become CNVC Certified Trainers.  It is a pleasure to offer the convenience of in-depth training in our local region. It will be held in the general area of Denver.

I look forward to talking with you. www.communicationworks.us Kathy

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An Introduction to Compassionate (Non-violent) Communication (NVC)

Grounded in compassion and the universality of human needs, NVC helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection from ourselves and others. Please join our RMCCC facilitators for a 3-hour workshop exploring how NVC can help you:

• Better understand people’s motivations, including your own, so that you can live more happily and compassionately with others.
• Develop skills for communicating hard to hear messages in ways that build connection, trust, and community instead of stimulating defensiveness and disconnection from others.
• Let go of assumptions, dissolve barriers to understanding, and find solutions that work for everyone.
• Increase your sense of well-being, peace of mind, and happiness.

Learn how NVC can improve and enrich your relationships with family, friends, colleagues and co-workers!

This Month’s Facilitators: David Steele and Maria Bailey

Please contact David Steele at 303.596.6063 or david.steele@rmccc.net to register or for more information.

Free will donation $30. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Compassionate Communication Center.

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