Bay Area Nonviolent Communication

Bay Area Nonviolent Communication

Imagine a world where everyone's needs matter and people have the skills to make peace

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Upcoming Classes

Upcoming Classes

Oct 16: Empowered Communication, 5-weeks with Meganwind Eoyang

Oct 16: The Gift of Empathy, 4-week series with Newt Bailey

Oct 23: The Art of Mindful Communication with Kids with Oren Sofer

Nov 10-11: How trauma affects our ability to relate with guest trainer Sarah Peyton

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Skills for Dialogue

Communication is at the heart of human relationship.
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Mon 22

Empowered Communication, 5-weeks (Mondays)

October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon 22

Communication Dojo Drop-In

October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue 23

The Art of Mindful Communication with Kids

October 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 26

Reweaving Our Human Fabric: Working Together to Create a Nonviolent Future

October 26 - October 28
Mon 29

Communication Dojo Drop-In

October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NVC Programs for Individuals and Organizations

Nonviolent Communication can dramatically improve our relationships by helping us focus our attention on
1) Empathic understanding of others without compromising our own values, and
2) Expressing our real feelings and needs openly and honestly, yet without blame or criticism.

Individuals and Families

Learn how to practice Nonviolent Communication in your life.

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Organizations and Groups

Our sister site, the Center for Efficient Collaboration, offers powerful tools for dialogue and collaborative leadership.

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Who We Are

BayNVC supports individuals, families, organizations, and leaders.

Social Change Project

Miki Kashtan, BayNVC co-founder, is one of the leading voices in the NVC community asking how social systems change.

Classes and Events

Find upcoming classes and events led by BayNVC trainers.

Diversity Project

The goal of this project is to bring the tools of NVC to people in diverse communities working toward social change and peace.

Directory of Trainers

Trainers outside BayNVC can be listed on our directory by paying a small monthly fee.

Safer Communities Project

The goal of this project is to support healing and skill-building by offering ongoing, weekly NVC trainings in San Quentin State Prison, and in jails in Sonoma county.

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