Sylvia

About Sylvia

SYLVIA HASKVITZ, MA, RD, author of Eat by Choice, Not by Habit, is a registered dietitian since 1983 and certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication since 1989.

Sylvia combined her work as a dietitian and the Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process to provide much-needed skills for clients to create a healthy relationship with their bodies and food.

Using her unique approach, Sylvia developed the Fairview Hospital’s first in-patient eating disorder program, with support from staff physicians and therapists. She also developed the Weight to Go program at the Northwest Racquet and Swim Club, in Minneapolis, MN. She has served as a private nutrition consultant for corporate wellness programs and individuals on issues concerning cholesterol, weight loss, diabetes and nutrition education. And she has offered a wide range of healthy cooking and vegetarian cooking classes.

Sylvia has also presented Compassionate Communication seminars to businesses and organizations including Head Start and Bechtel Corporation. She has presented NVC skills at several conferences including Peacemaking: The Power of Nonviolence with the Dalai Lama.

Sylvia’s essay, “Enemy Images” was recently published in the book, Healing Our Planet, Healing
Ourselves. Her monthly column “Finding the ‘Right’ Words” is published by Tucson West Publishing.

 

 

NVC Basics: An Ongoing Program for Learning and Practicing NVC Principles
A Subscription Telephone Program with CNVC Certified Trainer Sylvia Haskvitz from Tucson, Arizona, USA


The NVC Basics Program meets the last Wednesday of each month on an ongoing basis.

Each session meets 5:00 – 6:45 PM Pacific Time (See below for GMT times)

Beginning September 30, 2009 and continuing for as long as you keep your subscription active.

Fee: $25 USD per month

Each monthly session will be structured to accommodate new and continuing members.You are welcome to start this subscription program at any point.

Are you excited about learning NVC and not sure how to begin?

Join this new program for learning NVC with CNVC Certified Trainer Sylvia Haskvitz.

This Telephone Course (Telecourse) is for anyone who wants a strong foundation in NVC language and consciousness, and ongoing support in applying it to their life.

Think of the NVC Basics Program as something similar to the Oprah Magazine for NVC subscribers!

And for those not into Oprah, get the nuts and bolts of NVC to build your house of compassion!

In this monthly ongoing class we’ll cover the following concepts, skills, and practices:

  • The A – Z’s of feelings and needs
  • How to be honest without insulting people
  • Expressing what's important to you and being heard
  • Transforming your anger to make it work for you
  • Fully expressing yourself using the 4-step process of NVC
  • Leaving blame behind
  • What to do when you're emotionally triggered
  • Empathic listening
  • Getting your needs met in cooperation with others
  • Releasing your judgments and blame to enhance your relationships
  • Saying yes to your needs and no to your "shoulds" Inspiring cooperation
  • Deepening your already satisfying relationships

Structure of the course:

  • Check in
  • Learning Nuggets and Practical Application (BYOI – Bring your own issues!)
  • Learn a concept, then practice with coaching

Added bonuses to maximize your learning enjoyment and ease:

  • Limited enrollment
  • Empathy buddies
  • NVC networking across the globe
  • Online classroom
  • Discussion forum
  • Session recordings

Date and Time of Classes:

  • September 30, 2009 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PDT (12:00 AM GMT, October 1)— My Time Zone?
  • October 28, 2009 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PDT (12:00 AM GMT, October 29)— My Time Zone?
  • November 25, 2009 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST (1:00 AM GMT, November 26)— My Time Zone?
  • December 30, 2009 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST (1:00 AM GMT, December 31)— My Time Zone?
  • January 27 , 2010 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST (1:00 AM GMT, January 28)— My Time Zone?
  • February 24 , 2010 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST (1:00 AM GMT, February 25)— My Time Zone?
  • March 31 , 2010 • 5:00 - 6:45 PM PDT (12:00 AM GMT, April 1)— My Time Zone?

The NVC Basics Program will continue to meet the last Wednesday of each month on an ongoing basis. Registrants will receive a recording of each session.

Fee: $25 USD per month:

Each monthly session will be structured to accommodate new and continuing members.

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