[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Nonviolent communication - sign up by Friday!

Warm Greetings! 

We're excited to invite you to participate in a 5-week Nonviolent Communication (NVC) workshop series this spring. This series offers an opportunity to get a foundation in NVC in a supportive and committed group setting. Please read the whole email and sign up by Friday using the link below. It's helpful to understand numbers now so we can reserve the space.

Workshop Details:

Location: Friends Meeting House, 2111 Decatur Pl NW, Washington, DC 20008 (Dupont Circle area)

Dates: Five consecutive Mondays - April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12

Time: 7:00-8:30 PM

What to Expect:

-Learn to listen in a way that creates new possibilities for understanding, connection, and collaboration in your personal and professional relationships

-Practice expressing what matters most to you in a way that others can better hear it

-Develop skills for self-compassion and understanding

-Distinguish between your needs and others'

-Practice acting from choice rather than guilt, fear, or resentment 

-Speak with greater authenticity 

-Listen in a way that relieves suffering and brings clarity and insight to others 

-Experience what connects us and find refuge in our shared humanity 

Requested Contributions:

To create cohesion and momentum, we ask participants to join with the intention and commitment to attend at least four of the five sessions, barring unexpected circumstances. 

We are also asking for a one-time donation of $25-$100 to cover the rental space and a stipend for the facilitator entire 5-week series. Participation is not contingent on making a donation - no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If payment is not feasible at this time, please sign up anyways-we value your participation.

How to Join:

If you'd like to join the workshop, please include your name and contact here by Friday, March 28th. If you are willing and able to donate, please send your donation to @Kristen-Wall-2 (last four digits 3131). 

About the facilitator:

Kristen Wall has practiced NVC for nearly 20 years. She has shared NVC with religious congregations, incarcerated men and women, peace studies masters students, staff at the US Institute of Peace, and young children. She is a member of Downtown  Dharma and is grateful to Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community for awakening her vocation for conflict transformation.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Warm regards,

Jackie & Kristen

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