Compassionate Communication with Karen Barbee

A NonViolent Communication Workshop
focusing on Compassionate Communication
with Certified NVC Trainer Karen F. Barbee
Saturday, January 12, 2019 – Foundational Skills
Sunday, January 13, 2019 – Deepening of Skills
9 am to 5 pm both days
Glenwood Springs, CO (venue given with registration)

Life is not always nice. Friends are not always friendly.
Lovers are not always loving. Hurts simply hurt.

It is essential to living a life with harmony, connection, and the fulfillment of needs, yours and others.

Nonviolent Communication, NVC, also referred to as Compassionate Communication, offers a new model of relating that will transform your way of using words, leading to open, honest and effective communication from the heart.

In this workshop you will have an opportunity to learn to:

• Listen to hear the message in the words
• Speak in a way that you are heard
• Create win/win outcomes from conflict
• Understand how emotions tie to values
• Deepen your relationships

Saturday, January 12th 9 am to 5 pm
Foundational Skill Building: NVC & Me
● Foundational Principles ● Key Assumptions ● The NVC Model & its Components ● Honest Expression ● Understanding Communication that Alienates ● The Power of Self Connection ● Skills for Deep Listening

Sunday, January 13th 9 am to 5 pm
Deepening of The Learning/Application: NVC & We
● Hearing the “Yes” Behind the “No” ● Empathic Listening ● Decision Making ● Expressing Gratitude ● Blocks to Effective Listening

Workshop Fee: $200

Questions? Please contact Karen Barbee re: the course content at karenbarbee.speakyourpeace@gmail.com or call (970) 618 – 9409

On-going NVC study and practice groups will be available. Certificate of completion will be provided.

“NVC helps us connect with each other and ourselves in a way that allows our natural compassion to flourish.” – Marshall Rosenberg

Testimonial: “This is a program for anyone and everyone. I will be playing with the skills gained here – at work, with my family, and most importantly, with myself. Thank you for a fun, supportive, and deeply nourishing weekend!” – M.C.

Supported by Davi Nikent Center for Human Flourishing