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February 2020
The BayNVC Immersion Program 2020
Nonviolent Communication is about more than what you say. It’s about developing internal resources to realize our potential and live in line with our values. It’s about showing up authentically and compassionately in all circumstances, learning to care more fully for ourselves and for others,…
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Say What You Mean: A Mindful Communication Retreat
Mindfulness practice provides a powerful support for clear, kind, and effective conversations. Join author, communication trainer and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer for this exploration of how our contemplative practice can provide a foundation for bringing more compassion, clarity, and connection into our speech and…
Find out more »June 2020
Say What You Mean: An Evening of Mindful Communication
Mindfulness practice provides a powerful support for clear, kind, and effective conversations. Join Oren for this exploration of how our contemplative practice can provide a foundation for bringing more compassion, clarity, and connection into our speech and relationships. The evening will include a guided meditation,…
Find out more »Say What You Mean: Exploring Mindful Communication
Living Your Values Mindfulness practice provides a powerful support for clear, kind, and effective conversations. Join Oren for this exploration of how our spiritual practice can provide a foundation for bringing more compassion, clarity, and connection into our speech and relationships. Oren will be offering…
Find out more »July 2020
Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat
A non-residential Retreat with Donald Rothberg and Oren Jay Sofer • Reduce stress and interpersonal conflict • Strengthen resilience and empathy • Learn practical tools for effective dialogue Integrating meditation practice with our speech and communication is one of the main ways to bring deeply-held…
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Relational Dharma: Waking Up Together
Six-Day Retreat As social beings our lives are inextricably interwoven. The Buddha emphasized the immense power of social harmony and spiritual friendship as factors conducive to awakening. In this course, we will explore relational Dharma teachings that foster peace both internally and externally. The integral…
Find out more »Mindful Communication: Weekend Program
Living Your Values Mindfulness practice provides a powerful support for clear, kind, and effective conversations. Join author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer for this exploration of how our spiritual practice can provide a foundation for bringing more compassion, clarity, and connection into our speech…
Find out more »October 2020
Mindful Communication Foundations (Wednesdays, Berkeley)
*Note—this is the first session of a 7-week class that meets on Wednesday evenings. Registration for this course is not yet open. Please add your name to the list to be notified when registration opens. The Foundations of Mindful Communication • Learn core tools for…
Find out more »December 2020
The Art of Mindful Communication
Living Your Values Mindfulness practice provides a powerful support for clear, kind, and effective conversations. Join author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer for this exploration of how our spiritual practice can provide a foundation for bringing more compassion, clarity, and connection into our speech…
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