The Discovery Program Online

A Comprehensive 8-week Online Introduction to Nonviolent Communication

NEXT SESSIONS STARTING IN MAY 2024 - See dates/times below

The Discovery Program Online takes us from the very beginning concepts of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to a deeper understanding of the purpose, meaning and implications NVC has in our lives and in the world.

The Discovery Program Online consists of 8 weekly group sessions on Zoom (2.5 hours each) led by NYCNVC trainers, where you can develop your NVC skills through the use of exercises, role-plays and the sharing of your struggles and successes with others. Participants are offered a deeper understanding and experience of this new generation of communication skills.

Each session includes the overview of a topic, plus extensive time for practice. Participants also have the opportunity to connect and practice together throughout the duration of the program.

TUESDAYS: 6:00PM - 8:30PM ET - (Check your time zone)
NYCNVC Trainer: Antonio Espinoza
Meets from May 7 to June 24

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Outcomes

  • Spend more time in connection with others (& yourself)

  • Experience less painful and shorter conflicts

  • Move from conflict to mutual strategies

  • Have more awareness of your needs, wants and desires

  • Have your needs expressed and understood

  • Increase congruence between your values and actions

  • Translate judgments into dialogues & requests

  • Increase harmony and understanding among others

  • Stay more centered, open and effective in conflicts

  • Have more fun, joy and pleasure

Topics

  • The relationship of feelings and judgments to needs

  • 
Recognizing and transforming habitual thinking

  • 
Distinguishing evaluations from observations 


  • Empathic listening


  • Making effective requests


  • Hearing no & saying no with compassion


  • Navigating difficult conversations


  • Mourning and celebration

  • 
Appreciation vs praise


  • Self-Empathy Foundations

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Suggested Experience

Participants should have some idea of what NVC is. Recommendations include attending a "First Mondays" NVC Introduction, reading the beginning of Marshall Rosenberg's book: Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life and/or visiting www.theexercise.org.

Schedule Layout

Each weekly session is 2.5 hours and includes:

  • Check-in time

  • Homework review

  • Introduction to a new concept

  • Partnered practice

  • Suggestions for practice opportunities outside of the group.

Location

Online via Zoom (Zoom tutorial)

Tuition

First Time Participants - $345

Reviewing Participants - $245 (previously attended either an NYCNVC Discovery Program, Discovery Weekend or 10-week Practice Group)

What People Say

”Antonio and Clara were superb. The sessions were well paced and the interactive exercises were well constructed and valuable.”
--Tim

"NVC has been a great gift to me. It has changed my life radically, I'm still amazed. Relationships that were stuck in old patterns have become fluid, caring and loving. Perhaps, at sixty-six, to find a new love with my husband, a warmth and closeness with my children, it all seems like a miracle."
--Anne N.

“I can’t say enough about Clara as our teacher/leader of this class. Clara has a presence so alive, fun, animated and enthusiastic. Her smile and voice are soothing. Her knowledge of the concepts are very articulate and easy to understand. Her compassion, consideration, kindness, and openness toward other human being is felt thru the screen. Her way of engaging every person to participate was inviting. I, always, felt supported to communicate with her at anytime, outside of class, if needed. Her way to lead the class was very creative from her centering check-in, to lectures or practice exercises. Clara and her class inspired me to engage in further learning and hast stimulated my curiosity to explore even deeper what NVC is all about. “

--Workshop Participant

“Clara is an invaluable resource. She is clear, concise and on point with everything I've brought to her. I know that I just need to commit more to creating the changes she is describing and practicing at a deeper level. I cannot wait to work with Clara again!”
--Workshop Participant

“Fabulous workshop. Well planned, well articulated. As a teacher, I appreciated your commitment to pace yourselves and the group regarding the time. Thank you Clara and Antonio.”
--Rikki

"...life changing, revolutionary, hilarious... Please accept our hugest THANK YOU for the alchemy you've catalyzed in our staff."
--Vivian Lehrer Stadlin, Co-Founder of Eden Village Camp, NY

"The Discovery Weekend has elevated my consciousness and held open my heart awareness... what a deal for an entry level life changing adventure."
--Michelle B.

”This training exceeded my expectations. Miss Clara took us to the growing edge of awareness and maintained a high level of professionalism in addition to being a caring and kind person.”
--Workshop Participant

“It was a lovely event. Antonio led it really well, and I felt there was a nice balance of input and practice.”
--Workshop Participant

"An amazingly clear, informative, succinct, on-time, and interesting presentation."
--Workshop Participant