Learning Opportunities

Local

  • Salem Practice Group by WVNVC – Twice Monthly
  • Salem Practice Group by Church @ The Park – Once Monthly
  • Introductory NVC Course – 12 Weeks
  • Intermediate NVC Course – 8 Weeks

Details on these events are given below.

Practice Group by WVNVC

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Facilitation: By WVNVC

Next Meetings in 2025:

  • Tuesday, January 14 (at Tim’s home: 1570 Aerial Way SE Salem)
  • Tuesday, January 28 (at Mathew’s home)
  • Tuesday, February 11 (at Mathew’s home)
  • Tuesday, February 25 (at Mathew’s home)

Location: Typically, at Mathew’s home at 2060 Summer St SE Salem.

Practice Group by Church @ The Park

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Facilitation: By Church @ The Park

Next Meetings in 2024:

  • Wednesday, November 20
  • Wednesday, December 18

Location: St. Thomas Covenant Church, 546 High St., Salem.

Introductory NVC Course

The next course is projected to start in February 2025. Dates to be given soon.

This is a 12-week introductory course takes participants, chapter by chapter, through the fundamental concepts presented in Marshall B. Rosenberg’s book, Nonviolent Communication 3rd Edition. The course sessions involve facilitated discussions, individual, partner and group exercises, and feedback to help you improve your skills. Reading the book and practicing on your own between sessions is expected.

Intermediate NVC Course

The next course is projected to start in May 2025. Dates to be given soon.

This 8-week intermediate level course explores more advanced concepts and skills, as well as study the application of NVC in more difficult situations. This course is aimed at those who would like to become facilitators and trainers.