​In Planning- Last session of our 2nd year - Not Confirmed

​Hosted by Organizer Melissa Newkirk, Founder Humboldt Compassionate Communication - Contact 707hcc@gmail.com

​Join us for Humboldt County's NVC Gathering

We will explore and practice NVC fundamentals through the 9 skills for Effective Communication including:

Zero Step
Self-Empathy
Empathy
Honest Expression
Invitation
Gratitude
Request for Feedback
Request for Confirmation
Request for Action

​Saturday and Sunday
Sessions will be
9:45am-12:00pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm on each day

​Please RSVP and invite your friends?

​Saturday
9:45am - Arrive Mingle Setup - Connect early!
10am - Session 1:
Self-Empathy and Empathy - NVC Foundations

12:15pm - Setup and Break for Lunch (bring fruit, snacks, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:00pm - Arrive for Session 2 - Connection Time
1:15pm - Session 2: Honest Expression

​3:15pm - End/Cleanup

​Tentative Schedule for Sunday
9:30am - Arrive Mingle Setup - Connect early!
10am - Session 3: Requests and Invitiation
Request for Confirmation, Request for Feedback, Request for Action and Invitation -

​12:15pm - Setup and Break for Lunch (bring fruit, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:00pm - Arrive for Session 5 - Connection Time
1:15pm - Session 5: Tying it all together

​3:15pm - End & opportunities to help clean up

​Each session will include instruction, small group discussion, and practical exercises using compassionate communication (a.k.a. Nonviolent Communication)

​Financial Accessibility is important to us. We offer this training as a gift. (You can attend for free AND) We request $25-$75 per session to support our Sustainability. This covers our expenses for food, our time, training materials, travel, and accommodation.

​Accepted payment methods:
Venmo - 408-359-7997 or @Eric-Huang-2100
Paypal - @EricH988
Zelle - 650-861-1630
Cash - on-site

​Please RSVP and invite your friends --or better yet, your enemies 😅

​Physical accessibility: The space we use has a wheelchair ramp and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. All activities will be do-able from a wheelchair or with limited mobility. We may be able to offer accommodations for those with vision difficulties upon advance request.

​Have questions? Please email us at 707hcc@gmail.com to make sure we see your message. or 408-359-7997 - WhatsApp, text or voice messages welcome...
Other possible topics for future sessions

• ​Saying "No" as the start to Connection

• ​Hearing "No" as the start of Connection

• ​Interrupting to bring Life back to Conversation

• ​Befriending your Inner Critic - Moving from Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion

• ​Moving from FOMO to JOMO - Moving from Fear of Missing Out to the Joy of Missing Out

• ​Transforming Shame to Life-Serving Needs

• ​Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies

• ​Building Resilience through Community and Empathy Exchange

• ​Compassionate Communication (NVC) Fundamentals - Needs, Feelings, Body Sensations With Conflict Improv Theater

• ​Empowering Yourself with Specific, Doable Requests
  - Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies
  - Building Resilience with Self and Community and Coaching, Parenting, Leading and Community Building with the 5:1 Ratio

​CNVC Certified Trainer Eric Huang
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