Foundation of Nonviolent Communication

Date: Sunday 18 Oct | 10am - 5pm

Led by: Jill Broadbent (aka Vajraghanta)

Cost: £85 [concession £70]

Join this day to discover the foundations of a life-changing practice known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC) or build on your existing practice.

NVC is rooted in an intention to communicate from a compassionate place rather than defensive or attacking places. On this day, we will use real examples from your own life to explore what underlies the words and actions of others, and how to connect with and express what matters to us in ways that can be heard. We always have choice in what we say and do and NVC is about learning the nature of that choice and exercising it.

Skills we will specifically cover include:

Understanding ourselves and what we really want with compassion

Reducing our habitual reactivity

Cultivating the capacity to listen and understand what others are seeking to say, even if it is expressed in a challenging way

Learning how to stand our ground and sustain a compassionate presence

Speaking honestly in ways that are more likely to be heard.

Teacher Information:

Jill Broadbent/Vajraghanta is a Certified Trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication and has been running Communication workshops/retreats for the past 20 years. She is also a qualified mediator and an Oral Surgeon. She loves to learn about life and have fun.

Testimonials from previous attendees :

“I really enjoyed the workshop, and I learnt a lot….It was great spending a day with complete strangers, all seeking more honest and open communication. Jill was a very engaging teacher, bringing the core principles of NVC to life with wise words and good humour, and encouraging participation from everyone present.” Lilli

“I enjoyed the interactive aspect of the workshop very much …I could feel the benefits straight away and bring awareness to how I communicate or am communicated to.” Nathalie

Fascinating, healing and inspiring. Thank you so much.”

“Loved the pace, the practical exercises, your caring facilitation, the trusting atmosphere you created”