Nonviolent communication - a language of life: a residential workshop at the Garda’s Lake

Nonviolent approach to communication (NVC) emphasizes compassion as the motivation for action rather than fear, guilt, shame, blame, coercion, threat or justification for punishment. It improves communication with ourselves and with the others, in the family, in school, at work, between people of different cultures, ages, religions, genders and political views.

This experiential workshop will give participants an opportunity to understand and practice NVC as developed by Marshall Rosenberg, through demonstrations, role-playing and exercises. Participants will be invited to apply NVC to concrete challenges from their own life situations. In this way, they will practice basic NVC skills to integrate the NVC model in various spheres of life – in families, at work, as well as in building healthy communities.

Participants will learn and practice to:

v    listen with empathy - hear the needs behind difficult messages

v    be honest and sincere without hurting others

v    stay calm and centered in challenging situations

v    say “no” in a connecting way

v    express feedback in ways that enhance relationships

v    learn to give empathy to yourself and to recognise your needs

Language: the workshop will be lead in English with Italian translation.

PRACTICALITIES

WHEN: 1st ,2nd and 3rd of June 2013 (Arrivals on Friday 31th, Departures on Tuesday 4th)

WHERE: This training takes place at the beautiful eco-farm Piano B located in Desenzano del Garda-Brescia, near the Garda Lake, Italy.

PARTICIPATION FEE: Aware of the difficult economical situation in Italy, it is offered a sliding scale participation fee for 300 (minimum fee) to 500 Euros (real value of the workshop)*: you are invited to pay according to your possibilities.

The fee includes the training, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea/breaks from Saturday to Tuesday morning. Camping on site with your own tent is also included.

REGISTRATIONS:

Registrations close on 27th of May 2013.

Inquiry and informations at cnvgardalake@gmail.com.

http://cnvecofarm.fikket.com/event/nonviolent-communication-a-language-of-life-a-residential-workshop-at-the-garda-s-lake

* Prices are VAT excluded.