Communication Workshops
public workshops
We offer a variety of public workshops from beginner to advanced and all flavors in between.
EMPATHY SHUFFLE - song by Leah Boyd & Heather Pierson of the duo Peaceful Means
customized workshops
for businesses, schools, non profits, municipalities, prisons and more.
Would you or your organization benefit from simple direct skills for communicating and connecting even in the midst of stress and conflict?
Do you want clear authentic communication that enhances the mission and vision of your organization?
Do you want your organization to have the skills to contribute to a sustainable future?
As trainers, we enjoy sharing the skills associated with
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
The work of Sarah Peyton (neuroscience educator)
The work of Sheila Heen & Douglas Stone (Thanks for the Feedback)
And a variety of International trainers.
Our work is enhanced by long standing personal connections to mindfulness.
Learn practical communication skills that work in all contexts and increase empathy for yourself and others.
We build our presentations and workshops around your structures and needs.
We offer specially tailored workshops & support in the following:
Basic NVC
Enhancing Empathy/Resonance by Accompanying Strong Emotions
Giving & Receiving feedback
Working with Conflict
Third-sider skills (Mediation)
Ongoing integration of workshop content through coaching and/or supporting practice groups
Advanced Nonviolent Communication training
We specialize in crafting workshops based on your needs. Please contact us for a free 30 minute consultation.
“I recently had the opportunity to participate in a training on giving and receiving feedback, and I found it incredibly valuable. What stood out most was the facilitator's ability to create a learning environment that felt relaxed, engaging, and supportive. Rather than relying solely on lecture, she built in meaningful opportunities for discussion, reflection, and practice, which allowed participants to immediately apply what they were learning.
One of the greatest strengths of the training was the feedback framework itself. The approach was simple, practical, and easy to remember—something that can realistically be used in everyday leadership conversations. Often, feedback models can feel overly complicated or difficult to recall in the moment, but this framework provided a clear structure that felt natural and accessible.
As a leader, I left the training with tools I could implement right away, greater confidence in navigating feedback conversations, and a deeper understanding of how to create a culture where feedback is viewed as an opportunity for growth rather than something to be feared. I would highly recommend this training to any team or organization looking to strengthen communication, leadership, and professional relationships.”
~ Shawna Gurney, Early Intervention Program Manager at Maine Department for Education
NVC INTEGRATION PROGRAM
We offer long term NVC instruction to add depth and capacity once the fundamentals are learned. We build a delivery structure tailored to your situation. We also offer a public year long program that is currently being offered online.