Join us for Humboldt County's 17th NVC Gathering - September 2025

Saturday and Sunday
Sessions will be
10am-12:00pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm on each day
Each session will include these elements: NVC Instruction, Small Group, and Large Group Discussion. May include Journaling, Movement, and Meditation.

Please RSVP and invite your friends?

Topics will be updated 3 weeks before the event

Tentative Schedule for Saturday
9:45am - Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!
10am - Session 1:
Topic: One of 13 NVC Processes

12:15pm - Setup and Break for Lunch (bring fruit, snacks, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:00pm - Arrive for Session 2 - Connection Time
1:15pm - Session 2:
Topic: One of 28 of the Skills of Pathways to Nonviolent Communication or One of 25 Key Differentiations

3:15pm - End/Cleanup

Tentative Schedule for Sunday
9:45am - Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!
10am - Session 1:
Topic: One of 13 NVC Processes

12:15pm - Setup and Break for Lunch (bring fruit, snacks, or a side to share? We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:00pm - Arrive for Session 2 - Connection Time
1:15pm - Session 2:
Topic: One of 28 of the Skills of Pathways to Nonviolent Communication or One of 25 Key Differentiations

3:15pm - End & Opportunities for Cleanup

What to Bring:
An cushion for your chair or to sit on the floor
A snack or item to share for lunch
An extra blanket or jacket, if it's cool day

Financial Accessibility is important to us. We offer this training as a gift. (You can attend for free AND) We request $25-$75 per session to support our Sustainability. This covers our expenses for food, our time, training materials, travel, and accommodation.

Accepted payment methods:
Venmo - 408-359-7997 or @Eric-Huang-2100
Paypal - @EricH988
Cash - on-site

Please RSVP and invite your friends --or better yet, your enemies 😅

Physical accessibility: The space we use has a wheelchair ramp and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. All activities will be do-able from a wheelchair or with limited mobility. We may be able to offer accommodations for those with vision difficulties upon advance request.

Have questions? Please email us at [email protected] to make sure we see your message. or 408-359-7997 - WhatsApp, text or voice messages welcome...

Topics may include

• Practicing NVC Feedback to build skills and create connection with self and others
• Self-Empathy - Practices for Centering
• Saying "No" as the start to Connection
• Hearing "No" as the start of Connection
• Dissolving Enemy Images
• Interrupting with Empathy to bring Life back to Conversation
• Befriending your Inner Critic - Moving from Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion
• Moving from FOMO to JOMO - Moving from Fear of Missing Out to the Joy of Missing Out
• Transforming Shame to Life-Serving Needs
• Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies
• Building Resilience through Community and Empathy Exchange
• Compassionate Communication (NVC) Fundamentals - Needs, Feelings, Body Sensations With Conflict Improv Theater
• Empowering Yourself with Specific, Doable Requests
  - Transforming Others Judgments into Life Serving Needs and Strategies
  - Building Resilience with Self and Community and Coaching, Parenting, Leading and Community Building with the 5:1 Ratio
• Finding your Voice and Reclaiming your Truth: Identifying your Needs and Practicing Expression
• 28 Topics from the Pathway to Nonviolent Communication including
  • Discernment
  • Awareness of Feelings
  • Presence
  • Request Consciousness
  • Cultivating Vitality
  • Awareness of Response-Ability
  • Transcending Roles