Conscious Communication Communities of Practice (CoP)

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Greater Madison Area Practice Groups

You may join us a practice group at any time, or you may choose to wait for the start of a new series (to be announced on this website). There is no obligation; you are welcome to join us and decide whether an ongoing practice in conscious communication is right for you.

There is no cost to attend, although modest donations are gratefully accepted to help offset the costs of our hosts who donate meeting spaces.

Notifications are sent via email announcing the topics for each practice group meeting, along with any recommended advance readings. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for any or all of the following practice groups, or if you have any questions, please contact us by email at info@communicatewithintent.org.

[Ask Marilyn to edit]Cancellation policy:  If Madison schools or community events are cancelled due to weather, then our meeting is also cancelled.  Mary Kay will send an email announcing this – usually on the day of the cancellation, so check your email for information.  We occasionally cancel for other reasons as well, and you will be notified of these in advance.

[Ask Marilyn to edit]Newcomers are welcome year round, and we ask that you read the book through the chapters we are currently studying if possible as that will make it easier  to participate.

Conscious Communication for Beginners: Communicating Across Boundaries

  • Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month
  • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
  • Friends Meeting House (1704 Roberts Court, Madison WI)
  • Text:  Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg <link to page>
  • Group Agreements

East Side Conscious Communication for Beginners: Communicating Across Boundaries

  • Meets the first and third Thursday of every month
  • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
  • Calming Grounds (3866 Johns Street, Madison WI)
  • Text:
  • Group Agreements

Want a Taste? Check out:

  • Louise Evans:  Master Your Communication,
  • Determine Your Success TedX (18:30)
  • The Toilet Seat Argument on You Tube
  • The Traveling Peacemaker* (*click underlined phrases to download article or go to website.)

* All underlined phrases are links to files or websites.  If they don’t open, try viewing using different web browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.).

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What Is Conscious Communication?

Conscious communication is the intention to stay present and pay attention to universal feelings and needs in order to connect with each other. These connections make it possible to use our power with (instead of over or against) one another in order to meet our universal needs.

About Us

We are people who are committed to learning conscious communication together.

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