compassionate comunication
Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd September and 7th, 14th October from 7-9pm
Click here to download a printable A4 poster for 'Compassionate Communication'.
Click here to download a printable flyer for 'Compassionate Communication'.
We have made arrangements for trainers in compassionate communication (or 'non-violent communication') to come to Essex Church and teach a five-session course this autumn.
I [Jane Blackall] wrote about my own experience of an introductory weekend on this subject, with Jill and Richard Broadbent who will be teaching this course, in the February newsletter. I found the training to be very inspiring and worthwhile and would highly recommend it.
Here is a description of 'compassionate communication' from Jill and Richard's own website: "Everyday communication is often characterised by reactivity, misunderstanding and a lack of the connection we long for in relationship. Compassionate Communication is a means of exploring how we make choices in our communication. It supports a greater understanding of how others may hear us and how we may hear others and so provides a pathway to the compassionate and empathic understanding of others and ourselves."
If you are interested in taking part I would very much appreciate it if you would register your interest (email education@kensington-unitarians.org.uk and put the dates in your diary now as places are limited and we will be advertising the course widely across the district. Participants will be encouraged to make a small voluntary donation to help cover the cost of providing this training course. It would be highly beneficial if participants could attend all five of the sessions but this is not compulsory.
last updated: 26 Apr 2011
