Resolve Conflict. Increase Compassion. Deepen Connections. Inspire Cooperation.
Looking to strengthen your communication skills to be able to live life more fully with greater ease and enjoyment? Join us for the 16th Annual NVC Conference.
This year’s conference will be held online via Zoom so you can attend, learn, and practice from the safety and comfort of your home. Our host and sponsor, for the fourth time, is the NVC Academy, the online, world-wide hub for learning NVC concepts.
Learn and practice skills to communicate better at home, work, and school. Gain tools to listen with ease and care, speak with clarity, act with integrity, and inspire cooperation. Find others who share your passion for communication to support your ongoing practice.
All skill levels are welcome!
We are delighted to offer a Spanish track featuring six sessions, that will be available in Spanish and English, so we can all learn together, even if we speak different languages.
Get ready to walk away with skills for conflict resolution and collaboration AND discover a deeper connection with yourself through acceptance, curiosity, and compassion.
Extend your learning further by joining harvest sessions where participants share their take-aways from the day and through discussions with fellow participants!
Topics & Trainers
The NVC Conference brings together experienced and engaging trainers from across the world, each with their own unique teachings. Further sessions will be announced in the upcoming month. Please check out what we have in store for you so far. All times are Pacific (California) Time. Check here your local time.
| Day 1 – Friday, February 17 | |||
| Session 1 6:00PM–8:00PM |
Session 1 6:00PM–8:00PM |
Session 1 6:00PM–8:00PM |
Session 1 6:00PM–8:00PM |
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In this dynamic session, learn the basics of the Nonviolent Communication process, including how to develop communication skills for clear and accurate dialogue. Read more |
Intentionality and clarity about purpose and an understanding of what makes some conversations difficuly can help you navigate difficult conversations more successfuly. Participants will... read more |
We've enjoyed sharing the Vortex of Submission at workshops, conferences, and IITs since the early days of our career as Certified Trainers. This training often has the effect of jaw dropping "aha" as participants connect with a previously unseen habitual pattern. Read more |
Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish Life-Serving Boundaries / Los límites al servicio de la vida Do you say yes to more than you can or want to do or wait too long to set a boundary? Read more |
| Day 2 – Saturday, February 18 | |||
| Session 2 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 2 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 2 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 2 10:00AM–12:00PM |
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Emotions are a source of our power, energy, vitality and health. How does sadness and grief move? What about anger? Joy and love? How do you metabolize... read more > |
Does life ever lose color and flavor? How can we use our NVC and a knowledge of neuroscience to prevent and address such experiences? Read more > |
We all need a good listening to! We all need understanding for what has happened to us. Empathy and the power of presence is a true super power that... Read more > |
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English Gracias a la vida / Thank you Life Cuando solo nos enfocamos en lo que falta y no funciona, tendemos a vivir en estrés, escasez e insatisfacción. Agradecer y apreciar todo lo que funciona... read more > |
| Session 3 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 3 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 3 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 3 1:00PM–3:00PM |
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How do you protect yourself while staying as connected as possible with others? Communicate your limits and boundaries in clear, confident, compassioante ways that actually enhance... read more > |
Jori, Jim and two other certified trainer designed the Pathways to Liberation Matrix of Self-Assessment about a decade ago. Since then it has become an integral part of the CNV's certification process... read more > |
For me, society, family, and culture in the U.S. tell us to become independent, become resilient, and strong. That we should go it alone... read more > |
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English Facilitar los sistemas "nerviosos" / Facilitating "nervous" systems ¿Qué puedo hacer cuando mi sistema nervioso se interpone en la conexión? ¿Es este un conocimiento al que sólo puedo acceder tomando largos entrenamientos y certificaciones? read more > |
| Session 4 3:30PM–5:30PM |
Session 4 3:30PM–5:30PM |
Session 4 3:30PM–5:30PM |
Session 4 3:30PM–5:30PM |
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Growing up under domination power-over structures (in families, schools, etc) affects the development of our children's emotional and physical well being as they strive to... read more > |
We have all been thrust into massive changes in our families, communities, work and world. How is it impacting you? How are you coping? In this session, you will dive into... read more > |
The RED BLINKING LIGHT on the dashboard of life. Stop, breathe and choose! Learn what causes anger! Learn how to express your anger in ways others can enjoy. Hear the anger of others and not take it personally. |
Presented in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish Authenticity: "Your Super-Power!" / Authenticidad: "Tu super poder"! Why fit in? When you were born to stand out? Why are you settling for less, when you can... read more > |
| Session 5 6:45PM-8:45PM |
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Come join me on this journey from judgment to compassion with your children. In this session, we will learn what a "No Fault" or Compassionate family looks and sounds like and how to get there. |
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| Day 3 – Sunday, February 19 | |||
| Session 6 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 6 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 6 10:00AM–12:00PM |
Session 6 10:00AM–12:00PM |
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Among adults, boredom is the most commonly cited root of addiction. How can we understand boredom in new ways using neuroscience and Nonviolent Communication? Read more > |
Why does resistance, rejection and resentment ruin romantic relationships? Why is love so difficult? How can we utilize the spaciousness of NVC consciousness to deepen the quality of connection within... read more > |
This session is for people who want to communicate assertively and empathically at work. We will examine how our communication styles reveal our relationship to power and how... read more > |
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English Querido diario empático / Dear Self-Empathy Journal Empieza tu domingo con una práctica de autoempatía que te ayudará a integrar y procesar lo que está vivo en ti de forma suave y efectiva. Read more > |
| Session 7 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 7 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 7 1:00PM–3:00PM |
Session 7 1:00PM–3:00PM |
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How can we maintain connection with ourselves and with our kids when hearing messages like: "I hate you !", "You are the worst mother ever!" "I don't care about your needs !"...read more > |
Why Being Right Is So Wrong in NVC We have all gotten stuck in a conflict when we were sure we were right and the other person was wrong. It is so easy to slip into right/wrong or good/bad thinking. Being right rarely gets you... read more > |
This session is for people who are ready to lighten their load going into the next chapter of their lives by transforming and letting go of old resentments. With the help of Nonviolent Communication, we will dive deep into... read more > |
Presented in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation to English Hacer que sea seguro decir "no" / Making it safe to say "no" ¿Hasta qué punto es seguro expresar la resistencia, la disidencia, otras perspectivas o simplemente decir "no" en las relaciones, los grupos, las instituciones, las organizaciones, los colectivos? read more > |
| Session 8 4:15PM-6:15PM |
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Communicating compassionately and effectively with our adult children can be challenging. Come join me in a discussion of the challenges and strategies to deepen our relationships or mourn their loss. |
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You can also enrich your experience with the community room which will be open daily before, during, and after each session. The community room offers space to gather in community, seek and offer empathic support, play games, continue session discussions, and so much more. Join us and help our NVC Conference community to thrive!
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| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 4:00 PM–10:00 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
7:00 AM–8:30 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
7:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
In addition, there are opening sessions and end-of-the-day harvest sessions with the full community. Opening sessions provide an opportunity for the trainers to share their session descriptions and intentions, and for the full community to gather briefly. Harvest sessions are a space where we can share celebrations and mournings. This highly valued time supports connection and community.
| Opening & Harvest Sessions | |
| Saturday | Sunday |
| Opening Session 9:00 AM–9:30 AM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor Harvest Session 5:45 PM–6:30 PM Pacific (California) Time Time Convertor |
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What is Nonviolent Communication?
