• Continue the ripple effect of Robert Gonzales’ teachings
• Embrace a new perspective on communication
• Contribute to a more connected and harmonious world
• Experience the shared energy of a compassionate community!

Wednesdays, May 7-June 18, 2025 (seven sessions)
9:00-11:30am Pacific (California) Time • What time is it in your location?
Online via Zoom

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey inspired by the late Robert Gonzales! 

Robert’s legacy continues to inspire and awaken the hearts of many. His seminal work will serve as the cornerstone of this enriching program, guiding you through a profound exploration of Compassionate Communication and inner connection. 

Over seven evenings, you will delve into each chapter of Gonzales's book "The Spirituality of Nonviolent Communication - A Course in Living Compassion," published posthumously in November 2022. 

This course offers a sacred space to deepen your understanding of his teachings, practice the principles of Living Compassion, and immerse yourself in the life-changing field of empathic connection.

How do you handle times when you…

😣 Begin to harshly criticize yourself internally after making a mistake at work?
😤 Get triggered when a friend cancels their plans with you at the last minute?
😟 Are facing a significant life change, such as a career shift, that brings uncertainty?
😩 Are in a bustling city environment, feeling disconnected from nature and life?
😕 Are struggling to accept a family member's choices that you do not agree with?

When you start to apply Living Compassion, you will learn to…

Improve Self-Compassion
Apply compassionate self-talk techniques, acknowledge the mistake as a learning opportunity, and reassure yourself with kindness.

Enhance Emotional Relationships
Be less triggered and able to maintain a greater understanding of other's needs, reducing the intensity and duration of negative feelings.

Cultivate Inner Peace
Find your inner calm and trust in life's process, relaxing into the unknown. This helps you approach the change with a peaceful mindset, rather than anxiety and fear.  

Enhance Connection with the Environment
Tap into the awareness of life's interconnectedness and recognize the life that pulses around you— even in an urban setting. This awareness allows you to feel a part of something larger and fosters a sense of belonging.  

Develop Acceptance and Effective Action
Through these practices, you learn to develop true inner acceptance of what is, rather than what you want things to be. This acceptance empowers you to interact with family members more effectively, respecting their autonomy while maintaining your values.

Designed with both newcomers and seasoned practitioners in mind, this course does not require prior reading of the book, although it is recommended to enhance your learning experience. 

What to expect:

Each session will begin with a concise summary of a chapter, followed by practical exercises and discussions that allow you to integrate and embody the spiritual dimensions of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). 

Our approach is holistic and interactive, with a focus on nurturing a living energy of needs that transform feelings and desires into empowering guides for life. You will have the chance to be part of a supportive community, engaging in shared practices and exchanges that deepen the collective understanding of NVC spirituality.

This course is an opportunity to:

🌸 Gain a deeper insight into the spiritual practice of Nonviolent Communication as taught by Robert Gonzales, enabling a profound personal and interpersonal transformation.
🙌 Develop the ability to approach your feelings and needs as valuable guides, enhancing emotional intelligence and self-compassion.
💕 Acquire practical tools and techniques to practice Living Compassion in your daily life, fostering meaningful connections with others.
🏵️ Experience the shared energy of a compassionate community, learning through collective wisdom and mutual support.
🌎 Embrace a new perspective on communication that brings joy, energy, and fulfillment, contributing to a more connected and harmonious world.

Join us in honoring the vision and work of Robert Gonzales and continue the ripple effect of his teachings through your life and interactions. This course is not just an educational endeavor but a heartfelt invitation to transform!

Who was Robert Gonzales?

Robert's passion was in the spirituality of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. He saw NVC both as a process that helps people connect more authentically with themselves and others, and as a spiritual practice and way of living.

The worldwide NVC community mourned when Robert died in 2021. He left behind a legacy of work that emerged from a lifetime of inquiry into the intersection between spirituality and human communication.

People across the world who learned from him express that they could not have done their own work without having experienced Robert's presence and compassion.

Iris Bawidamann worked with Robert Gonzales for 10 years, learning from him and assisting him. For the last 6 years, she has been sharing his work Living Compassion in seminars.

BONUSES

• Video recordings of every session
• Forum discussion available in the classroom
• Lifetime access to the classroom
• Translated captions available in 30+ languages

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Registration Fee: 
Early Bird 20% discount: $434 until April 16 ($542 after)
NVC Library members: $347 until April 16 ($434 after)*

Payment Plan:
Make 4 monthly payments of $119 if registered before April 16*

*NVC Library members get 20% off their registration fee using code NVCL at time of checkout