“If I use Nonviolent Communication to liberate people to be less depressed, to get along better with their family, but do not teach them, at the same time, to use their energy to rapidly transform systems in the world, then I am part of the problem. I am essentially calming people down, making them happier to live in the systems as they are, so I am using NVC as a narcotic.” – Marshall Rosenberg, 2005.
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Learn Nonviolent Communication* through a anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens
Our conception of NVC includes an integration of power and privilege dynamics, and a commitment to a world that works for all. View our recent NVC training on Empathy.
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How to empathise across differences
We work to create spaces in communities where differences and conflicts become places of growth and strength.
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Collaborative decision-making
In collaboration, we design a process to discover all needs, anticipate impacts and discover available resources, resulting in decisions inspired by right action and clear commitments.
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Restorative practices and processes for individuals and communities
Through restorative and transformative practices, we move from the systemic experience of right/wrong thinking to building transformative systems that allow for repair and healing.
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Facilitating difficult conversations
We create space for more kinds of expression and learning that convert conflict into generative problem solving and shared vision.
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Offerings for individuals and organisations committed to racial and social justice
We work with:
Activist groupsNon-profit Organisations
Co-housing or Community Housing
Mindful or Intentional Communities
Faith Communities
Other groups that rely on collaboration to fulfill their shared purpose.