Living an Embodied Spirituality in Relationship: An Intermediate NVC Workshop

with Robert Gonzales

This week-long training will include two dimensions of learning and integrating NVC. The first dimension is developing the internal foundation. The focus of this dimension is to deepen and integrate the consciousness that is the foundation of NVC. This entails a focus on needs consciousness as well as developing a greater awareness of core jackal thinking and beliefs that prevent living in a more present, authentic way. There will be a deepening of the living energy or beauty of needs. We will work on processes that will support participants in transforming core belief structures that manifest in everyday, moment-to-moment thinking, and limit authentic living. I am interested in supporting an embodied spirituality and a way to engage in a living practice in our everyday, moment-to-moment living.This first dimension will focus on:

  • Deepening the foundation and integrating the consciousness of embodied spirituality implicit in Nonviolent Communication.
  • Directly experience the life-enriching energy of needs, which is the spiritual basis of NVC.
  • Learn processes to more fully integrate the authenticity of NVC into your own authenticity.
  • Move beyond the pain of unmet needs to live more consistently in the beauty of needs.
  • Identify and transform core jackal thinking to a life of being more fully present.

The second dimension, based on building the inner foundation, is living the process in relationship. In order to more fully and authentically live the NVC process in dialogue, it requires a strong inner foundation from which to communicate and be in relationship. The dynamics of autonomy and interdependence best identify the aspects that are at play in any interaction. The second part of the retreat will focus on:

  • Taking fully into account our individual choice (for our needs) and the other's needs with an interdependent consciousness.
  • Relating from the beauty of needs, needs as a fullness, rather than as deficiency.
  • Truly meeting someone in place of mutuality, equally valuing each other's needs.
  • Developing the skills and literacy to meet in that place of mutual care.

The first three and a half days will focus on the first dimension. The second three and a half days will focus on the second. The fourth day will include a half day with no work sessions scheduled to allow for integration.

The structure of the training will involve an introductory talk by Robert, followed by demonstration of the principles being presented and practice in small groups or dyads.

To view an Introductory Video about Robert Gonzales and NVC, please visit: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6300948115873734188&hl=en

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Living an Embodied Spirituality in Relationship — 2007
 
Offered: Thursday, November 8 through Thursday, November 15
  Please note: The official start of the workshop is Friday morning, November 9; however, dinner and socializing time will be begin Thursday evening, November 8 for those who wish to participate.
   
Where:

Maui, Hawaii at Hale Akua Garden Farm (formerly Hale Akua Shangri-La)

  For accommodations information, please call 808- 572-9300 or
Toll Free (U.S. only) 888-368-5305
   
Cost: $1,100 including meals and plus accommodations.
  Note: Plans for accommodations are flexible and negotiable, depending upon your circumstance and needs. Details will follow or call the office.
   
Pre-Reg.: Required. Register by phone 415-924-5483
   
   
   

 


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