Practice Groups provide a cost-effective and supportive space for ongoing NVC training to build skills for authentic expression and to engage in empathic connection. The list below is not a comprehensive list of practice groups. However all of the groups listed below are open to new members.
Some groups have requested NVC past experience, as noted in the description. Please note ending dates where they are posted.
Please know that New England NVC does not develop, provide or endorse individual practice groups. Practice groups operate with autonomy and with or without a trainer and offer a variety of approaches to the process. We suggest that you ask questions of a group regarding their process in order to best determine how your needs are met.
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MASSACHUSETTS / 01002 Amherst Teachers Coached Group: We meet to support the development of our NVC consciousness, skills and practice as teachers, counselors and support staff in our schools. This is an opportunity to come together with other interested staff members to continue to deepen your NVC practice in a supportive environment with the help of two coaches,Julie Rypysc and Jerry Koch-Gonzalez. We are based primarily but not exclusively in the Amherst School district.
The practice group meets once a month on Thursdays at Wildwood Elementary School from 3:30 to 5:15 pm throughout the school year. Specific meeting dates are set according to schedule availability. Professional development points are available.
For information call Julie (413-253-7339) or Jerry (413-549-1747).
Special Interest: NVC for Teachers
MASSACHUSETTS / 01301 Davis Street, Greenfield: We are a closed group. Our practice is NVC live, empathy and some exercises.
Special Interest: Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC
Occurs Second/Fourth Fridays from 1:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
MASSACHUSETTS / 01301 Abbott St. practice group: We are currently going through Rosenberg's book, chapter by chapter, and are now on Ch. 6 (as of 4/13/09).
We discuss the book for half the time, and
do practice exercises, role plays, etc. for half the time.
Special Interest: Beginning NVC
Occurs Second/Fourth Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm.
Contact: Karen Fogliatti, 413-773-8303,
MASSACHUSETTS / 02139 Cambridge Daytime Practice Group: Depending on interest, this group will begin in January 2010. It will meet twice a month, approximately.
Some experience encouraged. We use "live" examples and the group environment for exploration of the NVC model practicing through role plays, reflection, empathy and authentic responses to each other while meeting needs for safety, play and connection.
Please see http://www.speakingoflistening.com/trainings.html for more information and current schedule.
Occurs Weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Contact: Bonnie Mioduchoski, 857-253-1696,
MASSACHUSETTS / 02139 Cambridge Evening Practice Group: Led by Bonnie Mioduchoski. Some experience encouraged - for instance, you understand the difference between faux feelings and feelings. We use "live" examples and the group environment for exploration of the NVC model practicing through role plays, reflection, empathy and authentic responses to each other while meeting needs for safety, play and connection.
Requested fee of $10 paid at the session by cash or check. Minimum 4 participants to hold the group, please register in advance. More info and form to RSVP at http://www.speakingoflistening.com/practicegroup.html
Occurs Weekly on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Contact: Bonnie Mioduchoski, 857-253-1696,
MASSACHUSETTS / 02445 First Parish Brookline: 382 Walnut St.
Brookline, MA 02445-7563
Empathy Practice Group. First Thursday. On-street parking, near Green Line station. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required. Email to RSVP. Cost $10.
Occurs First Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Contact: Janet Britcher, 617-244-5757,
MASSACHUSETTS / 02472 Watertown, MA Empathy Practice Group - Drop in: This practice group meets on 2 Tuesdays a month - the schedule sometimes varies as to which Tuesday, so for dates, email Gcarroll@rcn.com
This group started in Oct 2006 and is an on going, drop in group. Some NVC experience is requested. Having read Marshall's book, "NVC - a Language of Compassion" can be enough to get you started. The group is facilitated by NVC Teacher, Gail Carroll. There is a $15 requested contribution.
Occurs First/Third Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm.
MASSACHUSETTS / 02556 North Falmouth, MA: Empathy Practice Group formed over the last few months. We request that anyone who would like to join us be committed to learning NVC and has some familiarity with the process by reading Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication, listening to CDs and or attended an introductory workshop. Currently there are four folks who regularly attend. For more information, please call 508-540-3259 before 9pm (and after 5pm on weekdays) or email nolanbab@aol.com. The host requests confirmation of intent to come as well as contact information prior to coming. In this way folks may be notified if the meeting is canceled and if no one plans to come, the host may do something else. The meeting is in a private home that has cats.
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC
Occurs Weekly on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
CONNECTICUT / 06371 Old Lyme, CT NVC Practice Group: We will be meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Our meetings will be held in the Hoag Room at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 2 Ferry Road. Please call if you plan to attend.
This group is open to those who have attended a workshop on Nonviolent Communication, or read one of Marshall Rosenberg’s books, Speak Peace in a World a Conflict or Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. We are happy to have both beginners and those with more advanced NVC skills. There is no cost to attend this group.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or by calling (401) 996-5438.
Special Interest: Beginning NVC, Intermediate NVC, Advanced NVC
Occurs Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Contact: Joe Brummer, (401) 996-5438,
CONNECTICUT / 06880 The Unitarian Church in Westport NVC Practice Group: This Practice Group has been meeting for about a year, supported by twice yearly NVC workshops also sponsored by the congregation. At least 6 hours of foundational instruction in NVC required for participation. Meetings are generally on T or W from 7-9PM on an irregular twice monthly schedule.
Call for schedule: 203-227-7205
Special Interest: Intermediate NVC