WHO ARE WE?  We are based in the Conejo Valley area of Southern California, committed to creating connected, peaceful and compassionate relationships through the practice of Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication (“NVC”). We are committed to expanding NVC to the greater community. We would love to have you join us. WHAT IS NVC?  NVC is a language of connection, a simple yet powerful method for communicating in a way that meets both parties' deeper needs. Through the practice of NVC, we c …

Have you found it’s easy to understand NVC concepts, but it’s hard to remember to respond rationally and empathetically when you’re being triggered or with certain people in your life? This group is for people who are ready to have genuine positive connections…are you tired of subtextual misunderstandings? Mixed messages? Feeling like you’re missing something or not being heard? This group is tailored for individuals who want to meet up to integrate NVC and Compassionate communication i …

Everyone has needs in this world. When our needs are not met we react by word and/or deed and often with regret. Some just shut down and do nothing. Most people practice a language style that diagnoses others or situations. We blame. We criticize. We judge. We grow frustrated because we aren’t connecting. We may not even know how we feel or what our needs are. We end up hurting those we love often unintentionally. This meet up group was created to provide an informal opportunity for people to pr …