Meet Amy Weaver

The Needs-Based Parenting practice is integral to my life as a parent, partner, and daughter. I make decisions and agreements that are better informed; I face challenges with more confidence; I experience greater partnership with family members. Even in my toughest moments - amidst the confusion and pain of what can feel like incessant demands on all my resources - I am aware of the impact of my actions and power of my choices. I have better boundaries, can shift my thinking more quickly, and own my mistakes in real-time. Truly a gift.

I want to offer these tools and my experience, as well as to connect participants to the support network that is critical in maintaining a successful practice. And I want to share in the laughter and lamentation of parenthood with you all.

I am also available for private mentoring sessions.

[Amy is formally the Executive Director of the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication (NYCNVC), an organization dedicated to providing educational services for interpersonal communication around the globe. She has over 600 hours of training with certified trainers, including participation in the NYCNVC Leadership program, and is formally the Assistant Director of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, New York City ashram. She currently lives and parents in a cohousing community in upstate New York focused on regenerating social connection and holistic ecosystems.]