A 13-hour Level 1 Foundation Training combines theory and practice to give you a solid grounding in the mindset and skills of Nonviolent Communication. It covers the 4 steps of NVC: Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests and the 3 modes of NVC: listening with empathy, self compassion & honest expression.

You will be invited to practise with imaginary scenarios and your own examples of difficult conversations, interactions and feelings, in a safe and often fun way, through interactive activities in pairs and small groups, and sometimes reflecting individually.

Online courses are limited to 12 (max 15 participants) to increase participation, communication and connection.

What skills will you learn?

Listening with empathy: 

Increasing capacity to take in another’s experience and perspective, however they are expressing themselves, so you enjoy the feeling of connection
Understanding the deep live-serving motivations driving what someone is saying or doing, even when you don’t like it, or don’t agree with them or they are saying ‘no’ to you
Staying grounded and open even when under attack

Understanding yourself with compassion:

Understanding your own reactivity & how to calm your nervous system in difficult moments so you can choose how to respond from an empowered place
Being naturally compassionate towards yourself so you can find compassion for others

Speaking to be heard:

Confidence to have difficult conversations that may otherwise be avoided or end badly
Clarity about what you really want and how to ask in a way you’re likely to be heard
Being honest without offending

Cost

Individual rates (if you are paying for the training from your own pocket)
These rates are a guideline.
If you earn less than £20,000 before tax:  £160

If you earn £20,000 – £30,000 before tax:  £220

If you earn £30,000 – £45,000 before tax:  £280

If you earn more than £45,000 before tax: £350

I am willing to dialogue with you if these prices would prevent you from coming. Please contact me here.

Organisational rates (if your employer is paying for your place on the training)
Small Charity rate:  £250 (If you work for a charity with fewer than 15 employees).
Public sector / Large Charity rate:  £300 (If you work for a public sector organisation, such as a local council or the NHS, or a charity with more than 15 employees).
Private sector rate:  £370 (If you work for a profit making company).
Concessions available: if any of the above prices would prevent you from coming, please contact me