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Mary Mackenzie, M.A., is an author, trained mediator, and CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. She holds a master's degree in human relations from Northern Arizona University and is co-founder of NVC Academy.
Mary teaches Nonviolent Communication and other spiritually-based programs to individuals, couples, families, organizations, and spiritual communities through a wide variety of workshops and retreats. Her book Peaceful Living: Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing and Compassion (translated to German, Korean, simplified Chinese and Dutch) offers inspiring practical methods for creating peace in our everyday lives.
She is also the co-author of the children’s picture book Giraffe and Jackal Are Friends (Again!), written with Lisa Robinson and illustrated by Nicole Michels. Based on the renowned Nonviolent Communication teachings of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, this engaging story helps children develop emotional awareness and communication skills through playful characters and beautifully crafted illustrations.
She is a pioneer of online NVC training, as she paved the way, together with co-founder Mark Schultz, to NVC online training in 2006 and has been instrumental in alleviating the financial and geographical barriers to learning NVC skills.
One of her passions is facilitating critical dialogues between people, and she has spent more than 20 years learning a wide variety of effective processes she can draw on in a moment's notice. Known for her clear communication style, she is especially skilled in helping individuals within groups put aside their preferences and find ways to collaborate with each other that are in alignment with their values. Her ability to cut through the confusion in a group has helped many teams quickly move forward in their desired progress.
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or visit: nvcacademy.com or marymackenzie.net
What drew you to Nonviolent Communication? In this touching reflection, a longtime NVC trainer, Mary Mackenzie, shares the moment that first lit her up with hope.
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