In organizations

“Myriam Verzat recently offered an online Effective and Compassionate Communication workshop for our faculty members.  We are very pleased with the skilled facilitation and relevant content that is helping our faculty navigate difficult conversations and new ways of working together using online tools. The sessions were interactive, engaging and have been well attended and received.  I have been very happy to be able to offer this type of professional development for my faculty and staff during this challenging transition for post-secondary institutions.”

Rachel Moll, PHD, Associate Dean, Faculty of EducationVancouver Island University

“Amazing experience and a great team building workshop. What do I mean by amazing...It was inspiring, it made me feel human, and that it was ok to be me with all of the feelings and needs that come with me. I observed your kindness and your willingness to be vulnerable. It was motivating.” Kiwanis Village Manager, Nanaimo

“Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for coming out and facilitating such an insightful, interactive and thoughtful workshop with our Education department. That was the first staff training that I have been a part with this crew and I have a feeling it will be the most memorable. I’m very hopeful that we will be a more effective, compassionate and connected team after finishing session 2. I really can’t thank you enough, such a refreshing way to jump into Spring.”

Shaylin Warren, Youth Coordinator Pacheedaht First Nation

You could tell that Myriam had a high level of knowledge about Authentic and Compassionate Communication. She had a clear agenda and stuck with it, including the ever important breaks. She provided lots of active teaching opportunities to apply the learnings. She made the environment comfortable and inclusive. She promoted growth of the participants.

Canadian Mental Health Association employee

Thanks again for being a part of the UVSS Board Orientation! Your team-building and compassionate communication sessions fit so well and provided exactly what I was hoping they would. Thanks so getting such great engagement from our group. I think folks got a lot of our your sessions!

Stefanie Hardman - UVSS Research & Communications Manager

Myriam did a fantastic job facilitating a day-long teambuilding and idea generating retreat with our non-profit's members. She created a safe environment, chose fun activities appropriate for our group, and allowed us to get the most out of the experience.

Wendy from LGBTQ2+ Community Choir AVIVA CHORUS

In workshops for individuals or couples

“Myriam is a deeply intuitive NVC workshop facilitator. She spends just enough time on the theoretical aspects interspersed with many experiential exercises and real-life examples. I found her knowledge of NVC and many available NVC resources totally empowering. Myriam also shared some examples of her own personal journey which put me at ease right away. In doing this, she creates a completely safe space. Because of her background in dance and theatre, she is skilled at connecting to her body cues and feeling her emotions somatically which is so inspiring. Through her patient and constructive guidance, I learned to bring more awareness to my emotions and needs in the present moment. I learned that every time I am am able to connect with and express my true feelings and needs, I will build momentum for my authentic self and resilience.” Geneviève Layton-Cartier

“Myriam did such an amazing job of showing what NVC is and how we can bring more compassion and truth into our lives. Learning to connect with our needs which takes us out of our heads and into our hearts. To connect with ourselves and with others, to just listen and show empathy. She did this through a lot of partner exercises, and putting herself out there to give real life examples. Watching her speak was inspiring and a living example of how communication is everything!” Alexandra Nathan

“Once more, I had an opportunity to respond to a request rather than react.  Although it was way out of my comfort zone I could see how the NVC training has made a big difference.  And the magnitude of the situation doesn't change the outcome; having the NVC skills and experience does.  I am fascinated to see how this way of interacting can be used everywhere. I want to learn as much about NVC communication as I can; the difference it is making between me and family is life changing. Thank you.” Valencia Laflam, participant

" 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." A participant

In schools

“I can tell that teachers were VERY enthusiastic about our morning with Myriam.  She spoke to what matters to teachers in a way that reached us personally and professionally.  A teacher went so far as to say that her skill as a facilitator was exceptional, the best she had ever experienced.  Truly fortunate to have connected.  Thank you from my heart.” A teacher at Gabriola Elementary School, BC