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

Aug 20-25: Wise Speech Retreat with Oren Jay Sofer

Sep 3: Empowered Communication, 5 weeks in Berkeley with Meganwind Eoyang

Sep 10: Empowered Self-Expression, 4 weeks in San Francisco with Newt Bailey

Ongoing Live Coaching Calls & Teleseminars with Miki Kashtan

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Skills for Dialogue

Skills for Dialogue

Communication is at the heart of human relationship.
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Tue 20

Mobilizing for Nonviolent Global Liberation – Santa Cruz, CA

August 15 @ 11:00 am - August 21 @ 3:00 pm
Tue 20

Wise Speech Retreat: Waking Up Together

August 20 @ 9:00 am - August 25 @ 4:30 pm
Sat 24

Facing Privilege Call

August 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 25

Questioning Money Call

August 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 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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