Introduction to Conscious Communication
Offered Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. (CST)
Join our Zoom meetings using this link. See additional details for instructions on how to join via the Zoom website.
Join us online for a three-part series that will introduce you to the foundations of Conscious
Communication and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Each session will be offered twice and
you are welcome to join us as often as you’d like.
While the greatest benefit may be had by participating in all three sessions, you are not
obligated to do so. Advance registration is not required. These sessions are a great way to
experience a “taste” of Conscious Communication.
Who is this series for?
- People who are new to Conscious Communication or Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- People who would like a refresher and those who would like to participate with others to deepen the learning
What is our intention?
- To share the experience of what it feels like to communicate using the principles of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication, on which these exercises are based
- To invite you to join our community of practice for further study, using Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication as our text.
We hope this introductory program will give you a taste of this process and help you decide if
you would like to learn more. If you would like to continue exploring and practicing these skills with us, please subscribe to our mailing list.
How can you prepare?
- Each session meets 7–9 p.m. CST, with an optional technology check and orientation to Zoom at 6:45 p.m.
- Check this web page before each session to view or download the session handouts.
Introduction Part 1: Empathy Poker
Wednesday, Sept. 17 & Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7–9 p.m. (CST)
- Define feelings and needs using NVC principles.
- Differentiate thoughts from feelings and strategies from needs.
- Experience communicating with needs-based language.
How to prepare for this session:
- Use this Zoom link or join us via the Zoom website
- Print or have ready: Worksheet: Intro to Conscious Communication, Part 1 – Empathy Poker
- Have paper and a thick marker handy, so that you can write feelings and needs words on a piece of paper and hold them up to your camera (if able). For those who are unable to use this method of sharing, other options will be offered.
Introduction Part 2: Giving from the Heart to Oneself
Wednesday, Sept. 24 & Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7–9 p.m. (CST)
- Notice the difference between what someone says or does and your thoughts about it.
- Recognize the universal needs behind your strong reactions to triggers.
How to prepare for this session:
- Use this Zoom link or join us via the Zoom website
- Print or have ready: Worksheet: Intro to Conscious Communication, Part 2 – Feelings and Needs Disguised as Thoughts
- Print or have ready: Feelings and Needs Chart
- Breakout room facilitators may wish to their Grok cards
Introduction Part 3: Thoughts Get in the Way
Wednesday, Oct. 1 & Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7–9 p.m. (CST)
- Develop your awareness that your thoughts are not you.
- Translate thoughts into feelings and needs.
How to prepare for this session:
- Use this Zoom link or join us via the Zoom website
- Print or have ready: Worksheet: Intro to Conscious Communication, Part 3 – Thoughts Get in the Way
- Print or have ready: Feelings and Needs Chart
- Print or have ready: Handout: Aspects of Conscious Communication
- Have paper and a thick marker handy, so that you can write feelings and needs words on a piece of paper and hold them up to your camera (if able). For those who are unable to use this method of sharing, other options will be offered.
How to Join These Sessions Using Zoom
Ways to join:
- Click on: Join Zoom Meeting
- Click on: http://zoom.us
Meeting ID: 821 8008 4155
Passcode: lovenvc (all lower case letters)
Sign in early (at 6:45 pm) to familiarize yourself with the basic functions of Zoom. You may have to download Zoom in order to enter the meeting. If the “join meeting” button doesn’t work, look below it for a link to download.