Practice groups provide opportunities for learning, growth, and connection to the principles of Nonviolent Communication, within a supportive community. The consistent structure can help you apply and integrate NVC awareness in your daily life.
Local practice groups are self forming, and lead by students of NVC, with different levels of experience. Group format and structure can vary widely depending on the needs and learning levels of group participants. We encourage you to find the group that meets your specific learning needs or help to create one yourself.
Open Groups
The following practice groups in your area are open to new members. To learn more about a group or to join, please contact the listed group facilitator.
Drop-in Study Group
Facilitator: Mark Roberts *
Description: Drop-in NVC study group.
Pot luck food in beginning half hour.
*Shared leadership, hosted, as needed by Mark Roberts
Prerequisites: None
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: TBA, Eugene, OR
Group Duration: Begins April 12, 2011, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: None
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact: mroberts@pacinfo.com, 541-689-7798
Empathy Cafe
Facilitator: Lisa-Marie DiVincent, Empathy Advocate
Description: Empathy Cafe is a safe, structured, cozy environment to explore listening and being listened to. The simple, effective method we're using is based in Compassionate (Nonviolent) Communication. DONATION REQUESTED: $20 or more, or however much you can afford. Work exchange is welcome
Prerequisites: None. All are welcome.
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: South Eugene Area, Eugene, OR 97405
Group Duration: Begins December 6, 2010, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: None.
Group Maximum: 25 Members
Contact: lmdv@efn.org, 541-484-7366
Community Practice Group
Facilitator: rotating facilitators
Description: A flexible practice group with lessons, exercises, role plays, empathy sessions, etc.
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at the McNail-Riley House, the little green Victorian at the corner of 13th and Jefferson.
Prerequisites: none. Dropins and newcomers welcome.
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: 13th and Jefferson, Eugene, OR
Group Duration: Begins January 1, 2009, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 10 Members
Contact: tomhappy@aol.com, 541-344-8968
Roseburg Practice Group
Facilitator: Rotating facilitators
Description: Study and practice of Nonviolent Communication, primarily using the works of Marshall Rosenberg and Lucy Leu.
Prerequisites: Read "Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg.
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 AM
Location: Roseburg Branch Douglas County Library, 1409 Diamond Lake Blvd., Roseburg, OR 97470
Group Duration: Begins January 1, 2009, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, and Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook by Lucy Leu
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact: Allester4@aol.com, (541) 672-1839
3rd Thursdays Sponsors Practice Group
Facilitator: Gary Baran
Description: NVC practice group (sign up by calling Amy Cook--see below)
Prerequisites: Having attended an introductory NVC workshop
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Sponsors, Inc. 338 Hwy 99 North, Eugene, OR 97402
Group Duration: Begins October 20, 2011, Ending March 15, 2012
Required Books/Materials: None (recommended reading: Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life)
Group Maximum: 24 Members
Contact: amycook@sponsorsinc.org, 541-505-5659
Start a Practice Group
For info on starting your own practice group, see Starting a Practice Group covering the following topics:
- Practice Group Considerations
- Sample Group Structures
- Host or Facilitate a Group
- Find Support
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