- 27 Feb 25
NVC for Coaches
NVC for Coaches is an 8-week course providing a thorough and approachable introduction to Nonviolent Communication (also known as Compassionate Communication).
The course is designed by a coach for coaches and is presented in a coach specific context to work within the professional and ethical limits we, as coaches, face.
By the end of the course you will understand the fundamental principles and concepts of NVC and will have learned how to apply its tools and methods to yourself and your client.
Since the tools are experiential, a vital part of the program is to practice these tools on yourself before implementing them with clients. There will be plenty of opportunity in class to practice the tools and there are weekly Home Practice Assignments to facilitate further practice, exploration, and integration of course concepts.
In addition, the course has a private group space for discussion, Q&A, and to arrange practice with other students outside of class (optional).
• NVC’s origins and history – putting it in context
• Foundations of NVC
• NVC in interpersonal communication
• NVC in intrapersonal communication
• Self-empathy vs. negative self-talk
• Creating understanding
• Intention
• Communication roadblocks
• Needs vs. wants vs. strategies
• Requests vs. demands
• Observation vs. evaluations vs. judgment
• Honest expression
• Mindfulness and attention
• Nervous system dysregulation and self-empathy
CC : 15 RD : 5