Resolve Conflict. Increase Compassion. Deepen Connections. Inspire Cooperation.Looking to strengthen your communication skills to be able to live life more fully with greater ease and enjoyment?
Join us for the 16th Annual NVC Conference.
This year’s conference will be held online via Zoom so you can attend, learn, and practice from the safety and comfort of your home. Our host and sponsor, for the fourth time, is the NVC Academy, the online, world-wide hub for learning NVC concepts.
Learn and practice skills to communicate better at home, work, and school. Gain tools to listen with ease and care, speak with clarity, act with integrity, and inspire cooperation. Find others who share your passion for communication to support your ongoing practice.
All skill levels are welcome! We are delighted to offer a Spanish track featuring six sessions, that will be available in Spanish and English, so we can all learn together, even if we speak different languages. Get ready to walk away with skills for conflict resolution and collaboration AND discover a deeper connection with yourself through acceptance, curiosity, and compassion.Extend your learning further by joining harvest sessions where participants share their take-aways from the day and through discussions with fellow participants!
Topics & Trainers
The NVC Conference brings together experienced and engaging trainers from across the world, each with their own unique teachings.Further sessions will be announced in the upcoming month. Please check out what we have in store for you so far. All times are Pacific (California) Time. Check here your local time.
Day 1 - Friday, February 17
Session 1(6:00PM-8:00PM)
Mary Mackenzie
The Heart of Nonviolent Communication: An Introduction
In this dynamic session, learn the basics of the Nonviolent Communication process, including how to develop communication skills for clear and accurate dialogue. Read More!
Session 1(6:00PM-8:00PM)
Roxy Manning
Difficult Conversations
Intentionality and clarity about purpose and an understanding of what makes some conversations difficuly can help you navigate difficult conversations more successfuly. Participants will... Read More!
Session 1(6:00PM-8:00PM)
Jim and Jori Manske
The Vortex of Submission
We've enjoyed sharing the Vortex of Submission at workshops, conferences, and IITs since the early days of our career as Certified Trainers. This training often has the effect of jaw dropping "aha" as participants connect with a previously unseen habitual pattern. Read More!
Session 1(6:00PM-8:00PM)
LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish
Life-Serving Boundaries / La vida al servicio de los límites
Do you say yes to more than you can or want to do or wait too long to set a boundary? Read More!
Day 2 – Saturday, February 18
Session 2(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Yvette Erasmus
Emotions and Power
Emotions are a source of our power, energy, vitality and health. How does sadness and grief move? What about anger? Joy and love? How do you metabolize...Read More!
Session 2(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Sarah Peyton
Depression-Proofing Ourselves and Our Loved Ones
Does life ever lose color and flavor? How can we use our NVC and a knowledge of neuroscience to prevent and address such experiences? Read More!
Session 2(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Rodger Sorrow
The Power of Presence
More information soon.
Session 2(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Maya Díaz Díaz
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English
Gracias a la vida / Thank you Life
Cuando solo nos enfocamos en lo que falta y no funciona, tendemos a vivir en estrés, escasez e insatisfacción. Agradecer y apreciar todo lo que funciona... Read More!
Session 3(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Yvette Erasmus
Setting Loving Boundaries
How do you protect yourself while staying as connected as possible with others? Communicate your limits and boundaries in clear, confident, compassioante ways that actually enhance... Read More!
Session 3(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Jim and Jori Manske
Pathways to Nonviolent Communication
Jori, Jim and two other certified trainer designed the Pathways to Liberation Matrix of Self-Assessment about a decade ago. Since then it has become an integral part of the CNV's certification process...Read More!
Session 3(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Eric Huang
Resilience and the Inner Critic: How do we build a foundation of of support internally and externally?
For me, society, family, and culture in the U.S. tell us to become independent, become resilient, and strong. That we should go it alone...Read More!
Session 3(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Yuri Haasz
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English
Facilitar los sistemas "nerviosos" / Facilitating "nervous" systems
More information soon.
Session 4(3:30PM–5:30PM)
Aya Caspi
Empowering kids under domination systems
Growing up under domination power-over structures (in families, schools, etc) affects the development of our children's emotional and physical well being as they strive to...
Session 4(3:30PM–5:30PM)
Mary Mackenzie
Thriving in the Midst of Change
We have all been thrust into massive changes in our families, communities, work and world. How is it impacting you? How are you coping? In this session, you will dive into...Read More!
Session 4(3:30PM–5:30PM)
Rodger Sorrow
Anger is a Powerful Teacher
The RED BLINKING LIGHT on the dashboard of life. Stop, breathe and choose! Learn what causes anger! Learn how to express your anger in ways others can enjoy. Hear the anger of others and not take it personally.
Session 4(3:30PM–5:30PM)
Morris H Ervin, Jr
Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish
Authenticity: "Your Super-Power!" / Authenticidad: "Tu super poder"!
Why fit in? When you were born to stand out? Why are you settling for less, when you can...Read More!
Day 3 – Sunday, February 19
Session 5(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Sarah Peyton
What are the Deep Needs Behind Boredom?
Among adults, boredom is the most commonly cited root of addiction. How can we understand boredom in new ways using neuroscience and Nonviolent Communication?Read More!
Session 5(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Morris H Ervin Jr.
What's Love Got To Do With it?
Why does resistance, rejection and resentment ruin romantic relationships? Why is love so difficult? How can we utilize the spaciousness of NVC consciousness to deepen the quality of connection within... Read More!
Session 5(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Lorraine Aguilar
Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Communication
This session is for people who want to communicate assertively and empathically at work. We will examine how our communication styles reveal our relationship to power and how... Read More!
Session 5(10:00AM–12:00PM)
Maya Díaz Díaz
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English
Querido diario empático / Dear Self-Empathy Journal
Empieza tu domingo con una práctica de autoempatía que te ayudará a integrar y procesar lo que está vivo en ti de forma suave y efectiva. Read More!
Session 6(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Aya Caspi
Reclaiming our own and our children's innocence
How can we maintain connection with ourselves and with our kids when hearing messages like: "I hate you !", "You are the worst mother ever!" "I don't care about your needs !"...Read More!
Session 6(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Lori Delaney
Why Being Right Is So Wrong in NVC
Session 6(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Lorraine Aguilar
Releasing Resentment
This session is for people who are ready to lighten their load going into the next chapter of their lives by transforming and letting go of old resentments. With the help of Nonviolent Communication, we will dive deep into... Read More!
Session 6(1:00PM–3:00PM)
Yuri Haasz
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English
Hacer que sea seguro decir "no" / Making it safe to say "no"
More information soon.
You can also enrich your experience with the community room which will be open daily before, during, and after each session.The community room offers space to gather in community, seek and offer empathic support, play games, continue session discussions, and so much more. Join us and help our NVC Conference community to thrive!
| Community Room | ||
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| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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4:00 PM - IO:OO PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
7:00 AM–8:30 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
7:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
In addition, there are opening sessions and end-of-the-day harvest sessions with the full community. Opening sessions provide an opportunity for the trainers to share their session descriptions and intentions, and for the full community to gather briefly. Harvest sessions are a space where we can share celebrations and mournings. This highly valued time supports connection and community.
| Opening & Harvest Sessions | |
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| Saturday | Sunday |
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Opening Session 9:00 AM–9:30 AM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
Opening Session 9:00 AM–9:30 AM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
