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About Mel Sears

Melanie Sears has been a trainer for the Center of Nonviolent Communications since 1991. She trains businesses, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, individuals, couples and parents in the process of Nonviolent Communication. Melanie has also worked as a R.N. for twenty six years. She has worked in all areas of the hospital, home care and hospice and has been an administrator and a consultant. She has two grown children, one of whom lives in Seattle. Melanie presents Nonviolent Communication at conventions, at universities, and at churches. She helps health care facilities transform their systems into compassionate, efficient client and staff centered organizations. She has been interviewed on the radio and is the author of the books, Humanizing Health Care with Nonviolent Communication and Choose Your Words: Harnessing the Power of Compassionate Communication to Heal and Connect. Her presentations have been described as exciting, inspiring, educational, and transformative. Melanie says, “Everything is about communications. Any problem can be resolved within minuets when negative energy is transformed into caring connections.” 

Mel can be reached through her web site at http://www.DNAdialogues.com

An Introduction to NVC for Caregivers

First NVC Session Free!A Recorded Talk with CNVC Certified Trainer, Mel Sears from Seattle, Washington, USA

MP3 Audio Download: 60 minutes

In this introductory talk to hospice caregivers and administrators in 2002, Mel covers the basics of nonviolent communication, focusing on its application for healthcare professionals.

In this introductory talk to hospice caregivers and administrators in 2002, Mel covers the basics of nonviolent communication, focusing on its application for healthcare professionals.

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