Nonviolent Communication is a three-day compassionate communication skills training based on the book and workbook by Marshall Rosenberg.
Students are asked to read the book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg, before the class. The book, and accompanying workbook, are available at the Selkirk College Bookstore on the Castlegar Campus. Delivery to Nelson or Trail campuses can be arranged by calling the bookstore.
Nonviolent Communication is the integration of:
Consciousness: A set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity
Language: Understanding how words contribute to connection or distance
Communication: Knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement and how to move toward solutions that work for all
Means of influence: Sharing “power with others” rather than using “power over others”
Taking nonviolent communication will help you develop skills to:
- Make observations of situations and experiences without judgment or blame
- Identify and talk about how you’re feeling as well as how others might feel
- Identify and talk about what your needs or values are, as well as help others discover their needs
- Make requests of others to help you meet your needs or offer to help someone else meet their needs
- Listen more deeply, and in a different way
- Approach your anger, and others’, from a new angle
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
About the Instructor
Holly Hume is engaging and fun with over 15 years of experience facilitating groups. Holly has her Diploma in Social Work from Mount Royal University and started learning nonviolent communication in 2012. Holly is inspired to help people enhance their communication skills to have happier relationships and healthier communities.
Hear from Past Participants
“The class has taught me to listen and to have more understanding of feelings and needs.”
“I appreciate how structured and thoughtful Holly organizes the lessons and includes me in participating at my comfort level.”
“I liked that the program fast tracked me in solving hidden anger.”
“I liked the practice and repetition to become used to the ‘new language.’”
“Holly’s professionalism, skills as a presenter, comfort in the group setting, and pleasant and calm presence were welcome contributions and instrumental in maintaining the safe, calm setting for the [group’s] learning.”