Compassionate Communication (NVC) LEVEL 2
--- In Person Workshop in Nanaimo ---
WHEN
Friday August 11 at 6:30pm to Sunday August 13 at 4:30pm
Friday 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 4:30pm
WHERE
At Dharti Mata Centre, 2021 Brothers Road Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9X1R8
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Integrating NVC into your life is a journey. It has many twists and turns and most definitely pitfalls along the way. The level of results you’re getting is in direct proportion to how much time and energy you invest. Empathy buddies, practice groups and continued training are some of the most efficient ways to further your path of integration and more importantly improve the relationship(s) with yourself and those you care about. In our experience consistently showing up to NVC communities particularly in the foundation building phase of learning NVC is very helpful in maintaining momentum and being able to really use it in your life as a daily habit.
In this training we are getting into it! Reinforcing the foundations of empathy skills and NVC consciousness but also exploring how to navigate the more nuanced and complex dynamics that can arise in work/home/romantic/friendship relationships.
Come join us in taking steps towards better more fulfilling relationships! And having some genuine fun while doing it! Like usual we will do our best to weave in aspects of movement, imagination, simple arts and good old fun times :)
Overall topics we will explore:
deepening our skills in empathy and self-empathy
embodying the consciousness of NVC through movement
intensity: communicating in the heat of the moment
saying no, exploring boundaries and assertiveness
emotional responsibility / concepts of projection
WHAT IS THE APPROACH?
The workshop isn't theoretical: after each piece of new information, concrete exercises will help the participant to integrate and apply it to their daily lives. Myriam and Warren affectionately refer to themselves as ‘creative facilitators’. This means fusing their facilitation with highly interactive, imaginative and artistic approaches. Myriam and Warren have accumulated decades of experience in interactive theater and movement based learning and use exercises that include improvisation, playback theater, visual arts, rythm and songs. No experience in theater or dance is necessary, and there will be a lot of choice around how to engage in the exercises.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
We would like to create an immersive experience with opportunities to connect and have fun outside of the training time.
Here is the overall plan:
Friday
6:30 - 9pm: training time
9pm-10pm storytelling or poetry circle
Saturday
7am: morning yoga
8am: community breakfast
9am- 12am: training time
12am - 1pm: lunch time (with option to dive in the swimming pool :)
. 1pm - 4:30: training time
. 4:30 - 5:30: relaxing time
. 5:30 - 6:30: delicious vegan dinner
. 7pm - 10pm: silent disco dance party around the pool
Sunday
7am: morning yoga
8am: community breakfast
9am- 12am: training time
12am - 1pm: lunch time (with option to dive in the swimming pool :)
1pm - 4:30: training time
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID
" Myriam's passion for her work really shone through and got me excited about NVC! She incorporated such a variety of activities in her workshop that I was always interested and fully engaged for the two days."
"Myriam and Warren are a strong facilitation team who embody the authenticity and compassion that they teach through NVC, with each other, with themselves and with all participants. In such a challenging time in our collective story, these two set a diverse group of people at ease with caring and consideration that allowed us all to access the learning and dive deep within to understand ourselves better in the context of interactions with others. It was a privilege to learn with them. They wove together powerful personal stories, references to supporting research, knowledge of the histories of NVC and many practical opportunities to bring the learning to life in a meaningful way. I found the workshop a uniquely safe experience that allowed me to be in touch with new layers of my vulnerabilities. Their work with us also supported the growth of new connections to inner strength and each other with purposeful awareness that cultivates more compassionate communication."
" I experienced perceptual changes and deeper understanding of my needs and how to express them in just 2 days!
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LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION:
You’re invited to an immersive experience, and are encouraged to stay for the evening with an option to tent on site. The location offers an amazing landscape, a fire pit and a swimming pool. Please register for camping and food through our registration system.
Some photos from the retreat center:
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FOOD:
Tea, coffee, snacks and a delicious 3 course vegan lunch is available for $18 per day. Please buy another ticket to book for lunches or snacks and mention any allergies when registering.
"The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! It was so great to not have to think about preparing and bringing food. Leila puts so much time and care into every meal." (A past participant)
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Cancellations
The retreat will happen following the restrictions in place during those dates.
Cancellation policy:
– More than 7 days before the workshop: 100% refund minus 15$ of administrative fees
– Between 7 days and 48 hours before the workshop: 50% refund
– Less than 48 hours before the workshop: no refund unless someone takes your place
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PRICING
Price for 14 hours of training:
Regular - $350
Supported - $200
Supporter or professional - $450
*** How to decide how much to pay? **
The money you contribute helps us to sustain our work. On average, I need each participant to pay around $350 to have those workshops sustainable. And I know this amount of money is not easily available for everyone. If you contribute more than $350, you help someone else come to the workshop who couldn't otherwise.
Here is some considerations to decide how much you wish to contribute (source: https://www.ridefreefearlessmoney.com/blog/2016/05/sliding-scale-1/)
Consider paying less on the scale if you.
- are supporting children or have other dependents
- have significant debt
- have medical expenses not covered by insurance
- receive public assistance
- have immigration-related expenses
- are an elder with limited financial support
- are an unpaid community organizer
- are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history
Consider paying more on the scale if you:
- own the home you live in
- have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
- travel recreationally
- have access to family money and resources in times of need
- work part time by choice
- have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.) Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, I ask you to recognize this as a choice.
If 200$ is still a barrier, please communicate with us, we are sure we can find creative ways for you to contribute other than money :)
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ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
MYRIAM VERZAT
Myriam is a CNVC (cnvc.org) certified trainer in NonViolent Communication based in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. She has a Master’s degree in communication, a certificate in environmental education and five years of training and sharing NonViolent Communication. She shares her passion for NVC with individuals, schools and organizations around British Columbia and beyond. Her dream is to empower organizations and individuals to build a more compassionate and sustainable world. She is also a dancer and a nature lover.
To know more about me, please visit: www.myriamverzat.com
WARREN HOOLEY
Warren Hooley is a 35-year old man from the (Okanagan) Territory in Penticton, British Columbia. Having mixed roots of Okanagan, English and Ukrainian and growing up in both western and indigenous worlds, Warren sees himself as a bridge, helping both sides move from polarity to deeper connection. For the past 10 years, Warren has passionately facilitated over 1500 workshops on the topics of Compassionate Communication, Indigenous ‘Allyship’ and Decolonization. Today, living in Vancouver BC, Warren is dedicated to helping create a world where everyone can thrive and succeed to their own definition. His work is focused on teaching the tangible skills for healthy, happy and sustainable relationships.
LOCATION
Dharti Mata Centre, V9X1R8