Level 1 : Authentic+ Compassionate Relating (6 x Wednesday Evenings) ONLINE

Starts 13/11/24 Until 18/12/24

6 x Wednesday’s  Online / Zoom

19:00 – 21:30 London Time / 11:00 – 12:30 Pacific time Max 18 people Sliding Scale: £75 Deposit / £250-450 (instalments possible)

Course Overview and Approach

Navigating relationships—whether with partners, family, or in the workplace—can often feel challenging, leaving us disconnected or misunderstood. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) offers simple yet transformative tools to deepen self-understanding, build trust, and foster honest, compassionate relationships. This course takes an exploratory approach, integrating NVC with practices like Circling, Authentic Relating, mindfulness, and breathwork. Rather than focusing on theory, we’ll use real-life situations to embody clear communication through inquiry, meditation, and practice. You’ll learn to observe without judgment, express feelings and needs clearly, and make requests that meet everyone’s needs. Expect to be challenged, stretched, and enlivened as we dive into the living, breathing practice of meeting each other with presence, curiosity and honesty. 

This course is inspired by the principles and deep philosophy of NVC whilst focusing on the experiential rather than the modality. The intention is to invite you into exploring what is alive now.   

Is This Course for You?

If you’re looking to improve your communication in personal or professional relationships, this course will guide you through cultivating compassionate, honest connections. Together, we’ll explore real-life situations that arise in the group, using them as opportunities to:

• Communicate with sincerity, avoiding judgment or criticism.

• Listen with curiosity and presence, building trust and deeper relationships.

• Navigate conflict with empathy and respond compassionately to uncomfortable feelings.

• Tune into bodily sensations and inner cues to discover and express your deepest needs.

• Apply Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in practical, hands-on ways, developing skills that go beyond theory.

Whether you’re new to NVC or have some experience, this course offers an experiential, embodied approach to learning. No prior knowledge of NVC is required—just a willingness to engage, explore, and grow.

Learn more about NVC

• Introducing the basic principles of NVC and the work of Marshall Rosenberg 

• Emma’s Podcast / exploring themes of NVC and intersections with other modalities to support authentic, clear and compassionate communication. 

Meet the facilitator:

Emma Buggy

Emma has been training and coaching in Compassionate and Authentic Relating, offering courses and retreats to groups, organisations, couples and individuals since 2016. She facilitates workshops from Beginners to Advanced levels and offers a relational mediation service to support an amicable and connected approach to conflict transformation for couples and teams in the workplace.

Emma has co-organised events such as the NVC Global Online Festival and is the Welfare Lead at multiple events in the UK and abroad. Her aim is to support authentic, compassionate and clear communication in all relationships, so that conflict and relating with others can become an opportunity for growth,  self-awareness and togetherness.

What People Say:

Eva: “This training brought compassion to areas of my life that were very judgment driven. Emma’s passionate and tender approach really motivated me to practice more self-connection.”

Rik: “It’s been a deeply transformative process. The way Emma integrated embodiment and mindfulness into the course brought powerful emotions and realizations—booking the foundation course was the best decision I made.”

Nix: “My communication now comes from the heart, allowing me to feel more authentically me. I now have an open, conscious dialogue with those closer to me, sharing our needs and feelings.”

Lillie: “Each session left me feeling nourished, inspired, and deeply connected to myself. I’ve recommended Emma’s offerings to everyone around me because this level of wisdom, safety, and support is something everyone should experience.”

Vik: “I swear my life has changed in so many positive ways just from doing the foundations course! It’s such a precious gem of a tool, needed for every relationship—including the one with myself.”

Andrew: “I always leave feeling expanded and with a warm glow in my heart. Emma creates a safe, inclusive space where I feel deeply connected to her and the other participants.”

Practical Information:

When + How:

Starts 13/11/24 Until 18/12/24

6 x Wednesday’s  Online / Zoom

19:00 – 21:30 London Time / 11:00 – 12:30 Pacific time

Max 18 people

Sliding Scale: £75 Deposit / £250-450 (instalments possible)

ONLINE: We will meet each week via Zoom.

• PLEASE READ THE T+CS before signing up for the course

   

Your Invitation:

We invite you with an open heart, to immerse yourself in a journey of true connection, to welcome each soul, each emotion, and every experience while remaining rooted in what feels authentic, safe, and true for you. Rest assured, every step you take will be supported and you will be at choice around how you want to engage with any activity.

How Much Do I Pay?

I believe in making this course accessible while honouring the energy, time, and expertise I bring to it. That’s why I offer a sliding scale payment system, allowing you to choose what works best for you based on your financial situation.

• £250: Covers the basic costs of running the course, including admin and content creation.

• £350: Sustains the course and helps cover my living expenses as I offer this work.

• £450: Supports the sustainability of future courses and provides scholarships for others who may not otherwise afford to attend.

To reserve your spot, you can pay a £75 deposit now and the remaining amount by the end of the course. If finances are a barrier, I have limited subsidized spots available—please reach out to me at emma.empathart@gmail.com so we can discuss your needs and support you to join the course.

The course will run with a minimum of 8 participants, if this number is not reached you will be refunded or the course will be postponed.

ACCESS:  We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have access requirements please email the event organiser directly to discuss.

REFUNDS POLICY: Please note, we do not arrange refunds. On some occasions you may transfer the cost of your ticket to another course with Emma in the future, or re-sell your ticket to another person. Please ask before doing so: Please send Emma an email to: emma.empathart@gmail.com