Listening From The Heart

Weekend of 12+13 December

11:00 - 14:00 CET (Berlin Time) 

About the course:

Sometimes it can be really tough to hear what others have to say about us, or to listen to our loved ones when we feel triggered or upset. Do you find yourself arguing with your partner or getting frustrated with your parents, or annoyed with your kids with no simple way to get through to each other and connect? Living with ourselves and with others is not easy for most of us, it is an art that takes practice and compassion.

A compassionate and honest relationship with ourselves and our loved ones helps us to obtain balance and joy in our lives. And yet listening to each other with empathy is not taught at schools, we have grown up in a society of rite or wrong, good or bad  and winning or losing, this creates a huge pressure on relationships which stops us from seeing each other's humanity, and this is where conflict happens.

On this weekend training we will concentrate on empathic listening, following the rhythm and flow of others as we let go of trying to fix, defend or reassure and move towards listening openly and deeply to the longings and desires that we can relate to and welcome with curiosity. .

What will I learn?

The practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) offers simple but extremely powerful tools , to better understand ourselves and each other and to find solutions that work for everyone through observation, compassion and honesty.

In this weekend course over 2 mornings, we will examine:

- How to start listening to the beauty behind spikey words.

- Self empathy when it’s too hard to hear the other

- How to relax into the art of doing “nothing”, inviting curiosity and connection

- How empathy helps you to form a deeper connection with your loved ones

- and much much more!

HOW?

In a closed online group, in a safe environment, we will practice the NVC method through demonstrations, role-plays and exercises. You will be invited to work with real-life examples from your life for an interactive experience and a real integration of NVC philosophy and skills into everyday life.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Maximum 16 Participants

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

For anyone who wants to understand others more easily and discover practical tools to support connection and develop empathy, resolve both inner and outer conflicts in a balanced way, communicate with less confusion and more clarity, and increase the chances of finding ways to enrich your relationships.

No prior knowledge of NVC is required.

WHO IS TEACHING THE COURSE?

Emma Buggy: Is a CNVC certification candidate who has been studying and working with compassionate communication skills for the past 5 years. She is a part of the organising team of the NVC Global Online Festival and holds weekly practice groups and compassionate spaces such as The Empathy Cafe and The Intimate relationships community. Her aim is to bring love and compassion into the center of all relationships, inviting us to connect and welcome our humanity and authenticity into our everyday lives.

WHEN?

Weekend of 12+13 December

11:00 - 14:00 (CET/ Berlin Time) (with short breaks)

WHERE?

Online via zoom, A confirmation email will be sent to you  once you have signed up with zoom link for joining the course.

PRICE

A sliding scale of €45 - 75 pp

(20 € advance payment at registration + balance after the end of the course)

Each of us has different financial opportunities and I wouldn’t want the price to be a hindrance to participating! If the price prevents you from joining the course, be sure to contact me. I am open to looking for payment methods that take into account your personal situation.

REGISTRATION

Please fill in the course registration form. Once I have received your registration I will forward you my payment details for the deposit of 20eu. I will confirm your place on the course on receipt of your deposit.