NVC Aotearoa NZ

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Nelson/Tasman

An Afternoon of Empathy – Nelson / Tasman

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I’m offering an opportunity to come together and give and receive empathy.


Empathy functions as a pressure release valve of sorts. When we’re in pain, getting heard can relieve the pressure we feel inside. After receiving empathy, people are more connected to what is important to them and they have a lower emotional charge.

 
My guess is that most of you could do with a bit (a lot?) of empathy right now. This afternoon is open to anyone. I will use the first hour to share what empathy is (and also: what it isn’t!) and how we can practice. Then we will go into small groups to experience empathy.
 
Let me know if you want to join by replying to this email . The venue will be somewhere between Mapua and Motueka.
 
Cost is $25 per person. I will bring afternoon tea, maybe even a snack 😁 
Contact Irma to register: irma@jager.co.nz

“Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the word ‘no’ without taking it as a rejection, revive lifeless conversation, and even hear the feelings and needs expressed through silence.”

– Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD.

Transformative Mediation – Motueka

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Transformative Mediation – based on Nonviolent Communication Principles

Facilitator: Manfred Friedrich

The Workshop

You will use the language & skills of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to navigate and resolve conflicts between yourself and others, and between others who are in conflict that do not directly involve you.

From this workshop you will gain the skills to:

  • Be able to support friends and colleagues to resolve conflicts peacefully while using the skills of empathy;
  • Deepen your NVC Practice;
  • Increase your capacity to return to presence in the midst of Fight-Flight-Freeze (FFF) reaction that is brought on by conflict;
  • Create and support a more harmonious home and work environment;
  • Implement the mediation three-chair model.

The Details:

When:  Sat 20 & Sun 21 March 2021

Where: Riverside Community Centre, Motueka

Time: 10am-6pm both days

(Friday- optional extra 2 hours intro)

Price: sliding scale $175 – $225

For registration and enquiries, contact local organiser Irma Jager: irma@jager.co.nz – 022 313 7451

If numbers allow, a scholarship will be offered. Feel free to enquire.

You can find the Facebook Event here.

Facilitator Bio:

Manfred began practising and learning NVC in 2000. Manfred studied with international trainers including Marshall Rosenberg, John Cunningham, Robert Gonzales, Gina Lawrie, Raj Gill, and Cate Crombie. Manfred’s first focus was in his role as a parent and in relationships. He later integrated NVC into business settings. His focus shifted 2014 towards mediation after he finalised a one year intensive mediation training with Ike Lasater and John Kinyon.

In addition to mediation, he is also a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie and combines NVC with The Work.