Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren, Blacksburg, Virginia

Speaking Peace:
To Yourself, Those Around You, and the World.

Practice Sessions in Nonviolent Communication
Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD.

What	Practice in understanding and practicing compassionate and empathic speaking and listening when communicating with oneself, family, friends, co-workers, supervisors, organizations, and even governments.
Who	For anyone interested in communicating nonviolently. FREE
When	Wednesdays - twice per month 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Next two sessions - May 14 and May 28, 2008
Where	Good Shepherd Church Meeting Room 950 Heather Drive Off Prices Fork Road near Hethwood subdivision
Contact	For additional information or questions: Pat Bevan patriciabevan@mac.com 540-552-8681
Resources	Center for Nonviolent Communication cnvc.org NVC Academy nvctraining.com
Sponsor	Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren.

When we think of violence, we usually think of physical violence, sometimes ending in death. But there is another kind of violence that can have devastating results.

Verbal Violence -------- and it is destructive.

Verbal violence is all around us – in print, on the radio, on television, in movies, and in our daily interactions.

But there is another way to connect with each other – communication with compassion and empathy that sees and respects each individual’s humanity and vulnerability.

Nonviolent Communication ---------- and it is peaceful, yet powerful.

Come, learn about this OTHER way to relate and help to make our world, right now, a better place!