The Gift of Compassion

The Singapore Centre for the Promotion of Nonviolent Communication

Sharing the gifts of Compassion, Connection and Choice

The Gift of Compassion

Enjoying Family and Friends Over the Holidays

Text Box: About Giving SCPNVC endeavours to offer regular training opportunities in conjunction with partner organisations such as Michi Artist’s Studio and Gallery on a by-donation-only basis. CNVC-certified trainer, Liz Gay contributes 2 days a month of her time at no cost to SCPNVC and with the primary aim of sharing a powerful training with people who make a difference. Spaces in these trainings are strictly limited so do please register early in order to avoid disappointment. Participants will be invited and are not obliged to offer a financial contribution of between $350 and $50 towards SCPNVC’s operational costs. Register on-line now or e-mail admin@scpnvc.org.sg to connect with our organisers.

Text Box: With Christmas, New Year, Hari Raya and Chinese New Year happening in such quick succession, we may spend more time with family members, friends and even colleagues during December and January than at any other time of year. Great expectations can result in great disappointment, and great intentions can make a difference. Participants in this workshop can learn the simple yet revolutionary process of Nonviolent Communication in order to: Recognise what gets in the way of loving connections Stay present to their intention rather than their expectation Transform criticism or back-biting into something more meaningful Focus attention where it can increase understanding, strengthen connections and resolve even long term issues Celebrate themselves and others in new and meaningful ways Participants wishing to join this workshop will be invited and are not obliged to make a financial contribution towards SCPNVC’s running costs.

DAY ONE

Last Holiday Season...

· What’s in the past

· What can be in the future

Expectations vs Intentions

· Recognising what you need

· Knowing what can be changed

· Requests to make life wonderful

Riding the Wave

· Hearing needs instead of criticism

· Making space for yourself and others

· The gift of self-empathy

Observations as Triggers

· What do you want?

· What do others really want?

Shifting from obligation to willingness

DAY TWO

Welcoming Conflict

· The surprising purpose of anger

· Fostering reconnection

· Expressing needs

The NVC^tm Dance

· The value of preparation

· 13-Steps to clear communication

· Gaining fluency

Celebrating Compassion

· Expressing appreciation

· Appreciating yourself

Completion

· Post-workshop self-assessment

· Questions and answers

· Individual coaching

Programme Outline

Michi Artist’s Studio and Gallery is an artist’s collaborative specializing in
Artwork for the Private, Corporate and Hospitality Sectors. The Gallery also provides a series of beautiful and open rooms that are available for functions at a very reasonable cost. E-mail info@michiartists.com or call 64793736 for further details.

Take care of yourself during the festive season by offering the gift of compassion to yourself first and then to others.

Details for Your Diary

Duration: 2 Full Days

Dates: 3rd/4th December 2005

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm daily

Venue: to be announced