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Blueberry Muffins and Working with Anger:

Fear of Others Reactivity - [HYBRID EVENT]

April 24th, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Presented by Barbra Esher, CNVC

& Assisted by Chris Hartstein

Location: In-person at Barbra's Home in Carvel Beach OR join virtually

Do we rebel, submit, or do something different?

One of the many reasons people get interested in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is they want to know how to speak so as not to make someone else angry. And still, even after years of training and practice, we can’t control someone else’s reactivity.

The more I work with NVC consciousness, the more choices I have in how to listen and speak in a way that reflects my values. If I want connection with someone, I am able to listen more deeply and more likely to be able to express what is most important to me, as compared to ten years ago. And still, sometimes people get triggered, although, less often. It is a living and learning process, not a destination. It takes practice, with anger in particular.

In the workshop description, I put a question mark after “boundaries?” because sometimes, anger from others stimulates so much trauma within ourselves based on our past experiences that we may choose to not connect with the other person or request certain criteria to be in place as we heal our own wounds.

We will be discussing the topic as a group and participating in smaller dyads or triads. Please keep in mind that you are in choice at all times. Let us know if you want to be in a small group based on one of your identities or if you would prefer to journal on your own for any reason.

Working with Anger

Part 1: Fear of Other People’s Reactivity, April 24th

Part 2: Listening When Someone is Exploding, Date TBD

Part 3: Expressing Yourself When You Are in the Fire, Date TBD

$$ info: The requested fee is $20-$50 per person. Please don't let the cost keep you from coming. Contact me if money is keeping you from attending. Sustainability is important to me and contribution even more so, which I can't do unless you show up! For more information call Barbra at 410 499 1986 or email (deleting spaces): Qi of NVC @gmail.com

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Lunch & Learn:

Heart to Heart Parenting

Friday, April 1, 12-1pm EST

Join us for a 1-hour introduction to Heart to Heart Parenting. By learning the very basics of compassionate communication together, in a playful way, parents can build their own emotional awareness and regulation practice as they learn to help their child regain their calm.

Everyone in the family can enjoy:

More connection…. less conflict
More love... less labor
Feeling seen, heard, and understood

Heart to Heart Parenting

8-week Classes

Heart to Heart Parenting brings a holistic approach to understanding your child’s behavior and gives you the tools and awareness to address situations with far more clarity and effectiveness. This program is based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Join Jeannie Anderson and Chris Hartstein as they guide you through the process of building relationships based on compassion, connection, and trust with your child. You will also develop an awareness of language that builds connection, collaboration, empathy, and empowerment.

Details & Registration:

April 5 - May 31, 12-1:30pm EST

April 12 - June 7, 7-8:30pm EST

Weekly Empathy Circles for Parents & Educators!

This coming Tuesday, April 5, is our final evening Empathy Circle for Parents and Educators. Participation is free and open to all parents, educators, and caregivers. No prior experience is required.

Join us to connect with other parents, educators, and caregivers. Share your joys and your challenges, and receive support through listening and compassionate presence.

Tuesdays, 7-8pm EST

The Resonance Summit

Hosted & Curated by Sarah Peyton, Certified NVC Trainer

Did you miss local trainers Mali and meendachi at the Resonance Summit?? Recordings of the summit are available until April 4th, 11:59 PM PDT for $146.99.

Purchase Here

Bringing Self-Empathy into Conversations Around Race, Racism, and the System of Policing in America

with Morris H. Ervin, Jr., CNVC

Morris H. Ervin, Jr’s workshop on March 20th was a powerful experience for me. His story brought up helplessness and disgust and then when my clouds cleared, I could see his passion for NVC as a ray of hope that would light up paths of connection between diverse groups. Contact Barbra if you would like to purchase the recording and video. qiofnvc@gmail.com

Introduction to Compassionate Communication:

Date TBD

Vicki cancelled the March 24-May 5 introductory class because sign-ups were below the minimum number. She hopes to hold the class in the fall. We are curious whether some refrained from participating because the series would have been in-person. Vicki would welcome hearing from you if you considered the course but weren't yet ready to meet in person. You may connect with her at victoriadoran@gmail.com. Further, if you might be interested in this series in the fall, she would welcome hearing from you.

Please contact VICKI DORAN

victoriadoran at gmail dot com

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Mark Your Calendars - Details Coming Soon

June 4,5,6- In-person retreat with Sarah Peyton in Maryland

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