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

Jan 11, 18, 25: Communication Dojo Drop-In with Newt Bailey

Jan 23-26: Living Peace at Home and at Work, with Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning

Jan 25: Intro to Convergent Facilitation, 5 weeks with Roxy Manning and Lisa Rothman

Jan 26: 50 Days for Peace: 8 weeks Kingian Nonviolence Practice with Roxy Manning

Jan 31: Cultivating Authentic Communication, 6 weeks with Oren Jay Sofer

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Skills for Dialogue

Skills for Dialogue

Communication is at the heart of human relationship.
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Sat 16

The Compass: An Integrative Roadmap Towards Personal, Familial, and Collective Liberation

November 8, 2020 @ 7:30 am - July 25, 2021 @ 9:30 am
Sat 16

Communication Dojo: “The Gift of Empathy – Giving it, Inviting it”, 4-week Series

January 5 @ 7:00 pm - January 26 @ 9:00 pm
Sat 16

SELF-PACED “The Gift of Empathy – Giving it, Inviting it”, Communication Dojo ONLINE Course

January 8 @ 12:00 pm - September 8 @ 11:30 pm
Sat 16

Overcoming Patriarchy Call – Time Change

January 16 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mon 18

ONLINE Communication Dojo Drop-In

January 18 @ 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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