Communicating Compassionately (based on Non-Violent Communication)
It is so easy to slip into unhelpful ways of communicating when we are under stress or tension. We can blame, shame, accuse, nag, demand and judge others and ourselves. Learn some life changing tools to help connect you to yourself and the people around you with authenticity, compassion and clarity, in a way that can meet both your needs and their needs.
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Sat 16 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners: $45.00 incl. GST
- $150.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 16 Aug 09:00 - Sat 16 Aug 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 17 Aug 09:00 - Sun 17 Aug 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizen and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas or visitor visas, and refugees. To qualify, registrants should be over the age of 16 years and not currently enrolled in a secondary school. We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes. You must also provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status if requested. A condition of accepting a course fee subsidy is that you commit to at least 80% attendance of your course. The subsidised course fee is $45.
About the course
It is so easy to slip into unhelpful ways of communicating when we are under stress or tension. We can blame, shame, accuse, nag, demand and judge others and ourselves. Learn some life changing tools to help connect you to yourself and the people around you with authenticity, compassion and clarity in a way that can meet both your needs and their needs.
Expected learning outcomes
- Gain a basic understanding of the principles of Nonviolent Communication
- Improve your listening with empathy
- Improve your communication under pressure
Charlotte will share her tips for improved communication in challenging circumstances, and the course will allow plenty of opportunity to practise giving and receiving empathy.
Who should attend?
This course is for anyone who would like some more tools to cope, particularly in important relationships, where there can be tension. This can apply particularly in relationships with a partner, between a parent and child, or in a workplace situation. This course is not designed as a couple's counselling course, but if you would like to attend as a couple, please contact the office to put you in touch with the tutor. Charlotte can discuss this with you to create the best learning situation.
What to bring
Pen and notebook. Your lunch. Tea and coffee are supplied.
About your tutor, Charlotte
Charlotte facilitates courses for first time parents and also parents who are dealing with Oranga Tamariki. She is known for creating a beautifully safe space for people to learn and share together. When she learnt these NVC tools, it revolutionised her relationships with her husband and children, and the vibe in her home. She wants to share these valuable tools and their benefits.
