Many of us come to NVC looking for a way to survive, improve, enjoy our relationships. I know I did. Then I discovered that the most important relationship is the one with myself.  This is because when we relate empathically to ourselves we are empowered to calm our reactivity and take responsibility for meeting our needs. When we understand and acknowledge our needs we naturally have more inner resource to face challenging conversations and relationships ‘out there’.

This day will draw on Sarah Peyton’s research into NVC and neuroscience.

You’ll be supported to take away skills to:

• precisely name your feelings and needs in relation to a stimulus

• identify self-sabotaging behaviours and core beliefs

• get familiar with different parts of your inner life, such as the critic, the self, the witness

• find your unique empathic voice that’s able to regulate your nervous system

Be warned! Relating to yourself with compassion could lead to a lack of inclination to judge yourself and others and an inability to worry. You may find yourself acting spontaneously rather than from fear-based habits and even enjoying each moment as it comes!

There’ll be an invitation to explore this theme somatically through up to 60 minutes of movement and dance. If you’ve never tried ‘conscious dance’ before you are especially welcome. No experience is necessary – you cannot do it wrong! And all ages, body shapes and fitness levels are welcome too. Any doubts or queries follow this link to more information and / or call me for a chat.

Who is this training for?

This event is for those who want to deepen their understanding and experience of NVC in theory and practice.   A pre-requisite is that you will have completed a two-day foundation training in NVC, or equivalent and want to integrate and embody NVC more fully in your life. This will ensure a common foundation for intermediate level engagement and practice.

Enquiries and booking

Contact Cath at info@empathymatters.net / 07847 828 636

What is the NVC Intermediate London Training Programme?

This day is part of the London Intermediate programme which consists of 10 days of training across the course of a year, approx one day per month. Each training stands alone. You can attend as few or as many of the days as you wish.  Each day is facilitated by London-based certified NVC trainers – for information about other days in this programme follow this link NOW

How much does it cost?

Individual rate: £80 (If you are a regular employee and you will be paying for the training from your own pocket).

Small Charity rate: £100 (If you work for a charity with fewer than 15 employees and they will pay for the training).

Public sector / Large Charity rate: £120 (If you work for a public sector organisation, such as a local council or the NHS, or a charity with more than 15 employees, and they will pay for the training).

Private sector rate: £150. (If you work for a profit making company and they will pay for the training).

If any of the above prices would make it difficult for you to attend, please contact me – concessions are available.