Nonviolent Communication Building Blocks

Join us for an immersive experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). "NVC Basics for Surfing Workplace Waves", is a 3 hour workshop designed to offer you valuable insights and practical skills in NVC, applicable both at work and beyond.

Self-Connection as a Core Theme: Delve into the importance of self-connection in relating to others. If maintaining your perspective in challenging situations has been difficult, this segment will offer practical strategies for staying true to yourself while remaining open to others.

Enhancing Mutual Conversations: Learn methods to encourage reciprocal sharing in conversations. This is crucial if you've experienced patterns where people later express not feeling heard or safe in sharing their concerns. The workshop will offer you strategies to invite expression and openness in others, fostering a more engaging and supportive communication environment.

Interactive Role-plays: Participate in role-plays that mirror real-life scenarios. These interactive sessions are crafted to help you practice NVC in supportive settings, preparing you for various life situations.

Effective Demonstration and Modeling: Past participants have found the demonstration and modeling aspects of the workshop particularly beneficial. These elements provide clear, practical examples of how to use NVC skills effectively, making it easier for you to integrate these techniques into your own life.

Workplace Focus: We delve into specific workplace situations, demonstrating how NVC can enhance understanding, reduce stress, and foster productive and positive workplace interactions.

Applicable Across Life's Spectrum: While we focus on the workplace, the skills and insights gained are applicable in personal relationships, social settings, and self-improvement.

Phoenix’s style of teaching is focused on the consciousness and underlying principles of the NVC process so that each practitioner can express NVC authentically in their voice.

The tuition for this individual workshop is $100. We believe in accessibility and have a policy to never turn anyone away for lack of financial capacity. Please feel free to reach out if you need special accommodations to invest in this training.

Join us for this enriching workshop and learn to skillfully navigate the complexities of communication in the workplace and beyond.

I'm an artist, activist, and educator with a deep interest in the intersections of community, emotional intelligence, and trauma. I also teach and practice Insight Meditation and am a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). NVC is a powerful modality that helps us connect with others and our own emotions and values for more effective and healing interactions.

Over the years, I've conducted workshops and training sessions on communication, racial justice, and meditation for various organizations, including Google, the Kellogg Foundation, UC Berkeley, the Insight Meditation Society, and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. I also provide support in mediations and facilitate restorative circles.

Since 2018, I have served as a partner and co-owner at LIFT Economy, a worker-owned cooperative consulting firm dedicated to empowering businesses to be a force for good. Additionally, living in intentional communities has been part of my journey. My experiences have given me an in-depth understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with communal living, collaborative work, and collective decision-making. I am particularly passionate about assisting individuals and organizations in cultivating healthy, thriving cultures. Additionally, I'm deeply involved in improvisational theater, freestyle rap, dance, and writing. Currently, I'm working on an Afrofuturistic sci-fi novel.

You can listen to my engaging discussion with Sharon Salzberg on fierce compassion and self-care at a presentation for Google Talks. I invite you to explore more about my work and insights through various videos and audio recordings available on my website, phoenixsoleil.com.

FAQs:

What is NVC?

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a philosophy and communication framework that fosters connection and collaboration, enhancing personal liberation and cooperative interactions, especially in resolving conflicts. It serves as a profound tool for enriching self-connection and deepening the quality of relationships with others, making interactions not only more effective but also more enjoyable and fulfilling.

By emphasizing sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics, NVC enables caring and effective interactions. This approach supports individuals to communicate authentically, akin to nurturing the unique blossoms of their personality, while holding their own needs and the needs of others with care. Just as a well-tended garden blooms with vibrant flowers and plants, NVC enhances mutual understanding and respect, making relationships richer and more enjoyable. It's a powerful method for navigating challenging conversations, leading to a more harmonious and satisfying personal and professional life, reminiscent of a diverse and thriving ecosystem.

Who are these trainings for?

We believe that everyone would benefit from NVC. In Phoenix's experience with leading workshops, it's been observed that people seeking help with workplace dynamics often want the content of the training to be focused on workplace culture. This is understandable, as the workplace traditionally presents challenges in fostering intimacy and comfort in sharing feelings compared to family and friends.

To address this, these workshops utilize examples and dynamics that are common in the workplace. However, it's important to note that the core principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) remain consistent and can be effectively applied to any situation. The skill that helps you talk with your boss can be applied to your partner.

Do I need to have experience with NVC to participate?

All of our offerings are designed to be beginner-friendly, which is great! But you know what's even cooler? People who already have a lot of experience with NVC have found our courses valuable too.

Phoenix's teaching style focuses on the consciousness and underlying principles of the process, so everyone can express NVC in their own voice. Experienced practitioners have even found new depths and unique ways of embodying the consciousness.

What happens if I sign up for the Culture Offerings Workshop Series but am unable to attend one of the trainings?

Recordings of all trainings will be sent to Culture Offering Series Workshop participants following each session. In addition, we plan to host these trainings on an annual basis, and folks who were not able to attend a session live will be able to drop-in for a future training if offered.

What if I need financial assistance?

We believe in accessibility and have a policy to never turn anyone away for lack of financial capacity. Please feel free to reach out if you need special accommodations to invest in yourself to attend this training.

Do you think the workshop is still relevant for general NVC training or should I find something that is less workplace-oriented?

The workshops we offer are actually relevant for both traditional workplace scenarios and personal relationships. So, whether you have a traditional job or not, it's still a great opportunity for you to learn and grow.

Phoenix decided to offer workplace-based training sessions because she received feedback from people who found it a bit challenging to relate personal life examples to their professional lives. As you can imagine navigating vulnerability, expressing boundaries, feelings, and needs in some workplaces can be a bit trickier. In these workshops, she provides examples based on workplace situations to help participants understand and apply NVC principles effectively there.

But here's the thing: workplace examples can actually be quite useful when it comes to personal situations too. Since work situations tend to be more constrained and structured, it can be easier for individuals to take those examples and apply them to their personal lives.

So, even if you don't have a traditional job or workplace, we still think attending these workshops would be really valuable for you. You'll learn essential NVC techniques and principles that can be adapted and utilized in various areas of your life, including your personal relationships. So, go ahead and give it a shot!

What are the dates and times of all the workshops and FAQs?

The dates and times are listed on each individual workshop page. Here are the dates and times all in one place:

NVC Basics for Surfing Workplace Waves: This workshop will help you navigate your workplace's ups and downs with greater ease and confidence.
- Friday March 1st, 2024 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event
Offering Feedback In The Workplace: A two-part workshop where we delve into providing authentic, honest, and genuinely helpful feedback using NVC tools.
- Part I: Friday March 29th, 2024 | 10AM - 1 PM PST | Virtual
- Part II: Friday April 12th, 2024 | 10AM - 1 PM PST | Virtual
Staying Grounded Under Fire at Work: This workshop will equip you with techniques to process difficult emotions and stay present in challenging situations.
- Friday April 26th, 2024 10AM - 1:30PM PST | Virtual Event
How To Have Conversations About Race: A two-part workshop that encourages us to embody our values and ideals while advocating for justice in conversations about race.
- Part I: Friday May 10th, 2024, 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event
- Part II: Friday May 17th, 2024, 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event

All of the trainings are recorded, so if you miss one you will be able to listen to the recording.

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