NVC Level 1 Foundation training
A 13-hour Level 1 Foundation Training is for anyone new to Nonviolent Communication and combines theory and practice to give you a solid grounding in the mindset and skills of NVC. It covers the 4 steps of NVC: Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests and the 3 modes of NVC: listening with empathy, self compassion & honest expression.
What to expect?
Courses are limited to 12 (max 15 participants) to increase communication and connection.
Please join by computer, not mobile phone, if at all possible, as this is an interactive course calling for your active participation!
Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice.
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.
You’ll be asked to do some ‘homework’ tasks in between sessions.
“I started implementing the way of communicating immediately after the training - at least towards myself - and I can already feel the change. It’s quite incredible. Highly recommended to everyone.”
What skills will you learn?
Listening with empathy:
Increasing your capacity to fully 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
Who is this training for?
Every body is warmly welcome. Whatever your ethnic, religious or class identity. However you identify in terms of gender and sexuality. And if you are impacted by mental health, neurodivergence or disability.
When and Where
2024
Apr 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th. 4 sessions 9.30am to 1.15pm BST (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays)
Online on Zoom including 30 minutes break each session.
May 13th, 20th, Jun 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th. 6 sessions 7pm - 9.15pm BST (6 Monday evenings)
Online on Zoom. Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice. 12 - 15 participants max.
Jun 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th. 4 sessions 9.30am to 1.15pm BST (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays)
Online on Zoom including 30 minutes break each session. Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice. 12 - 15 participants max.
Sept 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd. 4 sessions 9am to 12.45pm BST (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays)
Online on Zoom including 30 minutes break each session. Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice. 12 - 15 participants max.
Sept 30th, Oct 7th, 21st, 28th, Nov 4th, 11th. 6 sessions 7pm - 9.15pm (BST first 3 sessions & GMT last 3 sessions) 6 Monday evenings
Online on Zoom. Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice. 12 - 15 participants max.
Nov 2nd, 3rd, 16th, 17th. 4 sessions 9am to 12.45pm GMT (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays)
Online on Zoom including 30 minutes break each session. Sessions are not recorded so please prioritise attending every one so you can fully engage in the practice. 12 - 15 participants max.
What participants say
“Was a very comfortable and open space to talk, express observations, ask questions etc”
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
If these prices would prevent you from attending, please know that you are welcome to pay a deposit to secure your place, and then instalments of amounts that work for you to reach the lowest fee. It’s fine if instalments continue after the course has ended. Please contact me here to arrange.
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).
If these prices would prevent you from attending, please know that you are welcome to pay a deposit to secure your place, and then instalments of amounts that work for you to reach the lowest fee. It’s fine if instalments continue after the course has ended. Please contact me here to arrange.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel then I am willing to refund you in full minus a £30 administration fee as long as I can get someone to take your place.
If I’m not able to replace you then the cancellation cost is the full amount you have paid. I am open to considering waiving this fee in exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.
In the unlikely event that I cancel then I’ll refund your course fees in full, but not any travel or accommodation costs that you have incurred.
“This training gave me tools that will be immensely powerful in both my personal and professional life. Rather than dreading conflict situations, I now look at them as an opportunity to develop closer connection with others. This is a revolutionary change in perspective and has already been enormously beneficial to my mental health.”
Marshall Rosenberg, founder of NVC, explains the purpose of NVC in 5 mins
How can I prepare for this training?
There is no preparation required, but it’s highly recommended that you:
read ‘Nonviolent Communication: a language of life',’ by Marshall Rosenberg (or listen to the audio version)
watch Marshall Rosenberg teach this 3 hour introductory training
Please join by computer not mobile phone as this is an interactive course calling for your active participation!
Testimonials
Rosanna’s reflections on her day after the Foundation Training @drawitoutdaily on Instagram
“I loved how mindful the activities were so that no one would feel uncomfortable."
“Loved how interactive the workshops were and felt Cath did an excellent job handling all questions that came up. She is clear, super-knowledgeable, obviously an excellent communicator and humorous which I really liked.”
“I liked the mix of learning styles - visual, aural, kinaesthetic etc and the practical element was very helpful to get an idea of how to apply these techniques.”
More testimonials here
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If there is anything you’d like to discuss with me please get in touch
on: cath.burke24@gmail.com / 07847 828 636
I work closely with London Certified Trainers – Ceri Buckmaster, Cath Burke, Carolyn Davies, Daren De Witt and Tracy Seed. We are a collaborative group of London-based CNVC Certified Trainers working together to offer you clear learning and progression options to suit you. We are committed to creating community and a supportive network for those learning, living and sharing NVC in London. Many of our trainings are currently online, so if you live outside of London, you are welcome to participate. Follow this link to discover more