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Speak Peace in a World of Conflict Offering Non-Violent Communication Training

Speak Peace in a World of Conflict – Conscious Communication is offering trainings based on the Non-Violent Communication (NVC) process.

Participants will learn to:

  • Increase self-connection and clarity
  • Transform inner judgments to core feelings and needs
  • Dissolve enemy images
  • Deepen empathic connection with self and others
  • Experience collaboration with others, seeking mutual needs with respect
  • Break automatic reactions with conscious, empathic responses

The training will be led by:

Tom Carlisi, M.A., a visiting trainer from Columbus, Ohio, has co-facilitated NVC workshops for over 10 years and specializes in the NVC Dance Floors training technique.

Rev. Jennie Anahata (formerly Alvarez), assistant facilitator, has been practicing, integrating and sharing NVC since discovering it in 2012. She lived on St. Thomas from 2006-2017 until returning to Columbus to attend Ohio State University, where she is currently a full-time social work student.

Events: May 17-21: — St. Thomas and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Wednesday, May 17, 6-8:30 p.m. – NVC Introductory Workshop at St. John School of the Arts on St. John

Thursday, May 18, 6:15-8:30 p.m. – NVC Introductory Workshop at Barefoot Buddha on St. Thomas

Saturday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Emerald Beach Resort, St. Thomas

Sunday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Emerald Beach Resort, St. Thomas (optional beach meditation is 9:45-10:15 a.m.)

Investment: Introductory Workshops: $20; Retreat: $199 (includes tuition and materials). Register by May 8 and save 10 percent.

For more information, contact Jennie Anahata at jlastt@yahoo.com or 643-7758.

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