Nonviolent Communication: A Path to Compassionate Living
Nonviolent Communication is a spiritual path, a way of seeing life, based on a model of communication that guides us toward connection with what is alive within us and enables us to create new strategies that care for the well-being and needs of all.
NVC is a simple yet powerful tool developed by Marshall Rosenberg in the 60s. A clinical psychology doctor, Rosenberg founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication, which is now present in 40 countries, helping thousands learn compassionate ways to communicate. Marshall and his colleagues have worked in prisons, schools, social services, hospitals, businesses, religious communities, political groups, and armed conflict zones. He was eager to sow the seeds of NVC worldwide to create a paradigm shift from a culture of domination to one of cooperation and compassion.
Our course will be based on Marshall Rosenberg’s book, “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life,” which I highly recommend reading over the coming months.
I am Delphine Elicki. I accompany empathic relationships and am trained in Nonviolent Communication with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). I began practicing NVC in 2004 after the birth of my first daughter and integrated it as a core principle of the Non-directive School “Entre Chirimoyos” (Lobres, Spain) that I founded (2007-2019). For years, I facilitated a space for practice open to the pedagogical team, parents, and interested individuals. I eventually organized various yearly trainings that I continue to offer as my favorite way to bring in quality practice and tools to help people establish strong NVC foundations and trigger significant changes in their way of thinking, expressing, and acting.
What You Will Learn
In this training, you will learn the theoretical basis of NVC and, above all, practice extensively in a safe and confidential environment to empower yourself.
- Grow your connection with yourself and others through the awareness of what we observe, feel, need, and request, making our lives more beautiful.
- Gain support to navigate the phases and crises of life from a conscious perspective.
- Understand conflicts as opportunities to deepen relationships and create new ways to care for all involved.
- Recognize the communication that blocks compassion and the communication that fosters it, moving away from patterns of domination/submissiveness, guilt, shame, fear, anger, reproaches, depression, rights/wrongs.
- Differentiate between facts/objective observation and evaluation/interpretation.
- Distinguish between feelings and thoughts mixed with feelings.
- Differentiate between needs, strategies, and desires.
- Use creativity to create strategies that care for yourself and others.
- Fully live and express mourning, joy, anger, and gratitude.
- Experience the power of empathy.
- Translate “noes” into “yeses.”
- Use limits and strength respectfully, caring for life.
Certification
All participants will receive a certificate from the Asociación CNV Andalucía upon completing the training.
Training Schedule
- January 24, 25, 26: Giving from the heart and the communication that blocks compassion. Observing without evaluating, identifying, or expressing feelings.
- February 21, 22, 23: Taking responsibility for our feelings and asking for what would make our lives more beautiful. Receiving others with empathy.
- March 21, 22, 23: The power of empathy. Connecting with oneself in a compassionate way.
- April 25, 26, 27: Expressing anger fully. Resolving conflicts and mediating.
- May 23, 24, 25: Expressing gratitude with NVC.
Telegram Group
One week before the training starts, I will open a Telegram group for the circle, where I will share content between the weekends for those who want to continue connecting and practicing. This space will be open to sharing experiences, addressing doubts, and practicing empathy.
Participants
The circle will include a minimum of 13 participants and a maximum of 20.
How to Book
Bookings are open from December 15th until January 10th. Early birds receive a discount before December 30th.
To book, please write to delicki@gmail.com, indicating your payment option and briefly describing what you expect from the training and any prior experience with NVC. Include your full name and phone number.
Registration Fees
- One person: 765€ (Early-bird 699€)
- 2 People: 1377€ (Early-bird 1299€)
- Installment payments (one person): 210€ for 4 months
- Installment payments (couple): 380€ for 4 months
We aim for sustainability while also opening space for giving and receiving freely from the heart. If you wish to support us or invite someone who lacks the financial capacity to enroll, choose the amount you are willing to offer. If you cannot pay the stated fees but have a genuine interest in participating, please send me a few lines describing your situation and the amount you can offer, and I will get back to you.
Food and Accommodation
After booking your place in the training circle, you will need to book food and accommodation with Rakel at +34 659109809.
- Lunch or dinner: 10€, fresh organic animal-free food
- Breakfast: 5€
- Night with bed in shared room: 20€
- Night in private room with double bed: 30€ per person
- Night in private room with single bed: 40€
Practical Questions
What if I have more questions? If you have more questions or would like to get to know the facilitator, please feel free to get in touch with me. I will be delighted to organize a free call with you.
What happens if I wish to cancel my booking? Once you have booked the training, there are no refunds due to the short-term notice before the Yearly Training Circle starts in January.
What happens if I miss a weekend? You will always be welcome to join for free in another edition of the training if you miss a weekend and there are available spaces.
What happens with my payments if I choose installment payments and miss a weekend? The payment for the entire training is independent of your participation in the weekends and must be made monthly. You will be welcome to join the missed circles in the next edition of the Yearly Training Circle if there are available spaces.
If you are feeling the call, get in touch now and come on board to this life-changing experience!
Delphine
Follow me in Spanish on Telegram, IG and FB
Delphineelicki.com