Compassionate Communication (NVC) Workshop

We at Podlings are excited to welcome Compassionate Communication Workshops by Ingrid Bauer

Saturday March 13, 2010 – Intro/Refresher Workshop for Parents 9:30-4:00

Enjoy Parenting! This interactive Compassionate Communication (NVC) workshop

for parents (and anyone who works with children) will explore how to:

• Look deeply past a child's difficult behaviours to discover the underlying needs and

nourish connection in your family

• Learn concrete tools to respond compassionately and effectively to parenting

challenges, in ways that are most likely to be heard

• Create a relationship with your child based on cooperation and trust (and fun!)

•Transform your understanding of boundaries and limits

•Embody your long-term parenting values in your daily interactions

• Become the parent you want to be!

Sunday March 14, 2010– Deepening the Practice—general NVC 9:30-4:00

Are you longing to deepen your integration of

NVC skills and consciousness? This interactive, fun workshop is for

those already familiar with NVC basics, who want to enrich and inspire

their understanding and practice. Come to:

• Create more connection and trust in your life

• Revolutionize and expand your needs consciousness

• Discover what it means to really live without enemies

• Deepen self-connection, self-compassion and self-acceptance

• Experience needs as vital life-force, rather than as deficit

• Explore the power of interdependence, gratitude, and

compassionate authenticity

Register before February 28: $75 per person, $125 for both days OR per couple

After February 28: $85 per person, $150 for both days or per couple

To register: Email podlings@telus.net or Call 250-334-3483