Being Real Together - An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication

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This weekend offers a warm, practical introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC): a compassionate way of speaking and listening that helps us meet each other more honestly, and with more compassion, even when things are difficult.

Facilitated by Simon McKibbin, the weekend draws on his Embodied Relational Presence (ERP) approach — weaving NVC together with mindfulness and focusing, so that what we practise is felt in the body and in relationship, not just understood in the head.

Over the two days you'll explore:

•     Observation vs. judgement

•     Feelings, and the needs beneath them

•     Asking for what matters, without demand or blame

•     Deep listening for the humanity in someone else — especially when you disagree

No previous experience of NVC is needed — just a willingness to show up, be present, and practise together.

Meet Simon; Companion, Coach, Trainer and Facilitator

 For over 34 years, Simon has supported individuals and communities toward greater personal and professional empowerment through Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication, and Focusing - practices that unlock our capacity to live more fully, creatively, and courageously. His work bridges inner transformation with outer change, rooted in active commitment to ecological regeneration, social equity, and nonviolent living through grassroots organising and co-creation.

Experience: CNVC Certified NVC Trainer | BFA Focusing Teacher | Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher | Associate Mindfulness Teacher, University of Cambridge (2017–2023) 

Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm

Departures: 2pm Sunday

Costs:   Adult Standard:   TBA

              Adult Benefactor:  TBA

If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it  helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come.  If you are a UK Tax Payer, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.  If you say yes, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help 

We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.

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