Dialogue Intensive Trainings

 

Making Life More Wonderful
One Conversation at a Time

“The purpose of Nonviolent Communication is to create a quality of connection that allows for people to give to one another out of compassion — the natural joy we feel of contributing to one another’s well-being” – Marshall B. Rosenberg

Once we have established our journey to seeing ourselves and the world empathically, dialogue is the way to create a world where everyone’s needs matter. Needs-based dialogue is grounded in deep mutual understanding and provides a path to navigate and transform conflict in any relationship. This is a profound shift, away from the use of guilt, shame, and coercion, to a new way of operating, based on empathic listening, expressing, and understanding - a challenging, yet doable and fulfilling undertaking.

Navigating authentic dialogue includes an understanding and practice of ‘needs-based requesting’. The act of making a true request, by definition, is born from a foundation of understanding and empathic connection. It embodies our intention to use our power with others as opposed as over others, grounded in the awareness of what it is we value.

Throughout this training we will review fundamental NVC distinctions including requests vs. demands, rules vs. agreements, compassionate vs. punitive boundaries, connection vs. action requests and more. We will then weave all these elements together in the dance of authentic dialogue. Importantly, this will build on all the skills learned in previous trainings, particularly our ability to listen empathically and to remain connected to ourselves even when powerful emotions arise.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Completing this training fulfills the pre-requisites to attend the Dialogue Labs.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a deep understanding of needs-based dialogue

  • Distinguish requests from demands and boundaries

  • Distinguish action requests from connection requests

  • Cultivate the skills to hear and say “no” with empathy and compassion

  • Strengthen self-empathy as a preparation for dialogue

  • Frame conversations effectively to create space for mutual understanding

  • Practice using connection requests to foster empathy and collaboration

  • Learn how to create dynamic, needs-based agreements (vs. rigid rules)

  • Enhance skills in giving and receiving feedback with empathy

  • Navigate ruptures and restore connection through restorative dialogue

Upcoming Trainings

  • Dialogue intensive online - starting october 2024

  • Dialogue intensive in-person - coming soon

PREREQUISITES: This program is designed for those who have completed the NYCNVC Self-Empathy Intensive Training or Integration Program, or an equivalent empathy and self-empathy training of at least 40-50 hours. Ongoing empathy and self-empathy practice is also highly recommended.

Dialogue Intensive Online

This program will take place entirely online using Zoom software. All sessions are recorded and made available to participants for review/download.

trainer

Clara Moisello, PhD

dates and times

  • 8 weekly meetings | 2.5 hours each

  • Tuesdays 6PM - 8:30PM ET - Check Your Timezone

  • From October 8 to November 26, 2024

tuition

• First Time Participant - $480
• Reviewer* - $380

*Only for people who have completed the Integration Program - Online or in-person

Contact us to discuss any concerns you have regarding finances.

 
 

Dialogue Intensive In-Person

location

TBD

dates and time

TBD

tuition

TBD

trainer

TBD