THIS MONTH’S THEME:

Each month the NVC Academy “THEME” gives you a fresh highlight of upcoming Live NVC Courses and new or featured NVC Multimedia Library Resources (available to subscribers) on popular NVC topics.

This month’s theme is Naturalizing NVC Language.

This month, learn to speak NVC using your own natural voice and watch your relationships flow with ease.


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Upcoming Live NVC Courses on Naturalizing NVC Language
All Skill Levels  • Telecourse •  102 hours (2 hours per session)

The Fearless Heart: An Intensive Study with Miki Kashtan

with Miki Kashtan
Course Date: 02/14/12 – 01/29/13  •  Fee: $350.00 USD per quarter (your credit card will automatically be charged $350.00 USD at the beginning of each quarter)
For the first time ever, we are excited to offer you an opportunity to engage in deep intensive and ongoing study with renowned CNVC Certified Trainer, Miki Kashtan. This course is uniquely structured around weekly meetings for an entire year!
Beginner Skill Level  • Telecourse •  8 hours (2 hours per session)

Peace Is Possible

with Hema Pokharna PhD and Mandakini Pokharna MD
Course Date: 02/26/12 – 03/18/12  •  Fee: $140.00 USD
Take this 4-session telecourse with CNVC Certified Trainer, Hema Pokharna, PhD and her sister, Manda Pokharna, MD, and you will learn simple steps for transforming conflicts and mobilizing peace at home, at work and in the world.
Featured NVC Multimedia Library Resources on Naturalizing NVC Language
For as little as $15.00 USD per month — about the cost of one dinner out — an NVC Multimedia Library subscription will give you access to 200+ NVC audio, video, online courses and pre-recorded telecourses to expand your NVC skills on your schedule. Subscribe now to immediately access the new and featured resources on Naturalizing NVC Language listed below PLUS another 12 resources on this topic!  Then, explore this topic in depth on your schedule right from the comfort of home!
 
Intermediate Skill Level  •  Audio •  07:28 hours:minutes

Naturalizing NVC Language (Parts 1-7)

with Miki Kashtan
Learn to speak NVC using your own voice and increase ease and flow in all your personal and professional conversations in this 7-session telecourse recording with senior CNVC Certified Trainer Miki Kashtan.
Intermediate Skill Level  •  Audio •  00:49 hours:minutes

Naturalizing NVC Language Q&A

with Jeff Brown, Jean Morrison, Kathleen Macferran, Karl Steyaert, Mary Mackenzie, and Sylvia Haskvitz
Join CNVC Certified Trainers Jeff Brown, Jean Morrison, Karl Steyaert, Kathleen Macferran, Mary Mackenzie and Sylvia Haskvitz in a lively Q&A session focusing on naturalizing NVC into our daily interactions.
Intermediate Skill Level  •  Learning Tool •  2 pages

Colloquial NVC Options

with Miki Kashtan
How can we express ourselves in a way that supports a natural flow of connection while maintaining a focus on NVC consciousness? This handout from CNVC Certified trainer Miki Kashtan offers seven options that support NVC enthusiasts in evolving to colloquial NVC language from classical NVC language.
Intermediate Skill Level  • Trainer Tip  •  3 pages

Speaking Classical Giraffe

Ask the Trainer: "At one point in my practice, it was brought to my attention that some people find the use of 'formal NVC' off-putting, or mechanical. Do you have any input or insight into this?"
Beginner Skill Level  • Article  •  1 page

The Power of Silent Empathy

When Rita first learned about silent empathy she didn't know how soon she'd try it out. She was visiting her daughter and making comments about her life, analyzing her behavior, giving her unsolicited view on everything.
Intermediate Skill Level  • Trainer Tip  •  1 page

Use of “To Be” Verbs

Ask the Trainer: “I heard a trainer say once that the ‘to be’ verbs aren’t really needs, such as to be heard, to be understood or to be valued. Can you help me understand why not?”