Practice Groups
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.
NVC Practice at Unity World Healing Center
Facilitator: Teresa Willman
Description: Contact Teresa at 503-682-5073
Prerequisites:
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Corner of 3rd and A Street, Lake Oswego, OR
Group Duration: Begins April 10, 2008, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 503-682-5073
NVC in Daily Life
Facilitator: Aria Jackson & Dale Howe
Description: Our vision is for all members of the group to act as “gatekeepers” of each session, rather than having a designated facilitator. We would like each person to bring situations or parts of NVC that they wish to work on.
For the most part we would like to stay focused on learning and practicing this four-step process rather than giving empathy or telling stories. We will set aside time for listening and giving empathy.
Prerequisites: Portland-area residents with beginning- to intermediate-level NVC skills who have completed at least a 12-week introductory NVC course or the equivalent in NVC training, workshops, and practice.
Our intention:
To create a space for concretely practicing the four NVC steps so that we can become more fluent in using them and develop a vocabulary that fits a variety of situations in our daily lives.
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 AM
Location: 5214 SE Taylor St., Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins August 12, 2008, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: Please RSVP to ariajackson@gmail.com
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 503 729-5154
NVC & The Four Immeasurables
Facilitator: LaShelle Charde
Description: As aspiring or practicing Buddhists, it can be disheartening and frustrating to see the places in our lives where we are not living the values we hold deeply. In this four week class we learn and practice NVC skills and integrate them with the Four Immeasurables (Loving Kindness, Compassion, Equanimity, & Sympathetic Joy). see my website for more details www.wiseheartpdx.org
Prerequisites: offered by donation
Meeting Day/Time: Sundays, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Location: SE 25th & Madison, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins August 3, 2008, Ending August 24, 2008
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 30 Members
Contact (503) 544-7583
N/NE Parent Practice Group at Nurture
Facilitator: The group is self-led, but coordinated by Mychelle Moritz and Rebecca Anderson
Description: Focus on families who want to support each other with compassion and in giving our children tools in unconditional love and freedom.
Prerequisites: Format and structure to be determined by the group. Children are welcome.
All NVC levels of experience welcome.
Meeting time negotiable by group.
Meeting Last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm
Meeting Day/Time: Sundays, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: 1614 NE Alberta, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins August 31, 2008, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: None
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 971-344-7527
Developing NVC Consciousness
Facilitator: Sadie Gordon
Description: Examine how the domination culture is alive in you. Increase your awareness of what's life serving. Receive support for being yourself and seeing yourself authentically. Increase your capacity to stay in compassion for yourself and others. Give and receive empathy. 10 dollars per session. Located at the Lion & the Rose bed and breakfast, 15th and NE Schuyler. One block north of Broadway.
Prerequisites: Read or be in the process of reading: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg.
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Location: 1810 NE 15th, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins February 6, 2006, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: none
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact 503-233-1051
NVC Practice Group
Facilitator: Kathy Marchant
Description: Contact Kathy Marchant 503-768-9008
Prerequisites: Participants in the on-going practice groups have completed a 13-week introductory course or some equivalent
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Location: 1509 SW Sunset Ave Suite 1E, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins January 1, 2005, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 503-768-9008
NVC Practice Group
Facilitator: Kathy Marchant
Description: Contact Kathy Marchant 503-768-9008
Prerequisites: Participants in the on-going practice groups have completed a 13-week introductory course or some equivalent
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Location: 1509 SW Sunset Ave Suite 1E, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins January 1, 2005, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 503-768-9008
Sunday NVC Practice Group
Facilitator: Joe Mitchell
Description: Communicate in NVC. Live from what's most alive. Join us to cultivate a language and consciousness that has us living from what's alive in our hearts. Contribute only what you would enjoy giving.
Prerequisites: none
Meeting Day/Time: Sundays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: 5232 SE Madison St., Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins March 1, 2008, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: none
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact 503-233-2310
Cascadia Commons NVC Practice Group
Facilitator: Ken Brown
Description: Discussion Group - we share situations that we want to practice NVC. Meeting twice a month.
Prerequisites: Willingness to read Marshall Rosenberg NVC Book
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Near Jesuit High School, off Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy on 91st Ave, 1/4 mile from #54 bus stop, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins May 26, 2008, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication: The Language of Compassion
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact 503-704-7035
Introductory NVC Practice Group
Facilitator: Kathy Marchant
Description: Contact Kathy Marchant 503-768-9008
Prerequisites:
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: 1509 SW Sunset Ave Suite 1E, Portland, OR
Group Duration: Begins October 18, 2005, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 15 Members
Contact 503-768-9008
For help in finding the practice group the best meets your needs, or assistance with starting a group, contact the Portland Area Practice Group Coordinator: LaShelle Charde 503 544 7583
Start a Practice Group
For info on starting your own practice group,
see Start a Practice Group covering the following topics:
- Practice Group Considerations
- Sample Group Structures
- Host or Facilitate a Group
- Find Support
