Kathleen Macferran is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC, http://www.cnvc.org). She has offered Nonviolent Communication training to schools, community groups, churches, hospitals, families, correctional officers, and prison inmates. She is one of the trainers for the Freedom Project, an affiliate organization of CNVC that strengthens community safety through supporting the transformation of prisoners into peacemakers. In addition to working with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Kathleen founded and was the Music Director of the Rainier Chamber Winds from 1990-2008. Kathleen views the music ensemble as a metaphor for social organization since the well-being of one individual clearly depends on the well-being of all. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a practical, learnable process for communicating with empathy, honesty, power and compassion. It integrates personal development with social change. The purpose of NVC is to ensure everyone's needs are valued equally and fulfilled in ways that contribute to connection, harmony and peace. It develops people's ability to listen to and transform blame, anger and criticism into respectful, constructive communication, and to resolve conflicts peacefully.
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Produced by CNVC Certified Trainer Kathleen Macferran Here’s a great way to introduce children to the consciousness of Nonviolent Communication or to simply give them heartwarming stories they’ll love to listen to again and again. “How Giraffes Found Their Hearts” and “How Giraffes Got Their Ears” are stories interwoven in a rich musical landscape and narrated by enchanting voices. Giraffe Tales evolved from a playful metaphor sometimes used in Nonviolent Communication trainings referring to NVC as “giraffe language.” The giraffe is the land animal with the largest heart. The heart represents the place of universal feelings and needs. The giraffes’ height affords views of the distant horizon and the consequences of actions. The neck also is a reminder of the courage it takes to stick out one’s neck in service of one’s values. Play a sample: How Giraffes Found Their Hearts Click the start arrow button to listen. If you don't see media player above, or it doesn't start playing within 15 seconds, you probably need a newer version of the Adobe Flash Player for your computer: If so, this will help. (track 1) How Giraffes Found Their Hearts (19:29) Cost: $10.00 USD
You will receive an e-mail with access instructions when you purchase this product. This recording is provided as an MP3 file. You will be able to download and play this recording on your computer whenever you wish. You may also "burn" a CD so you can play it on a CD or MP3 player. We only request that you do not redistribute this recording in any form to other people. Giraffe Tales © 2009 Kathleen Macferran, Strength of Connection Music composed by Adam Stern “How Giraffes Found Their Hearts” narrated by Bonnie Showers Recording and Editing by Al Swanson Original art and graphic design by Kenneth Schrag http://www.kennethschrag.com Rainier Chamber Winds’ Musicians: Flute: Susan Telford Thank you to the Rainier Chamber Winds’ Board of Directors: Julie Wieringa, Jill Skinner, Gregg Miller and Nate Glissmeyer For my family, with love Kathleen Macferran Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication
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