Upcoming Events CalendarLori Woodley founded Peace Matters an alternative ministry devoted to helping individuals connect to themselves and others because she has witnessed and experienced the power, transformation and deep healing that results from authentic connection.

My Approach to Mediation

I approach each mediation situation with ideas of possibility and care for everyone involved. From experience I know that mediation can be a powerful process. I offer my skills to support individuals in difficult situations understand and hear what is really important and find collaborative solutions together. Learn more…

Organizations

We can support you in navigating your work situation(s) and provide ongoing support and we can also provide training so you can more effectively prevent conflict and navigate your own conflict resolutions. Learn more…

What is Nonviolent Communication?

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of relating to ourselves and others. Most of us have been educated from birth to compete, judge, demand, diagnose and to think and communicate in terms of what is “right” and “wrong” with people. Learn more…


Coaching with Rev. Lori has helped open and transform me. I have a new language, NVC to practice. I experience oneness and greater reconciliation of internal and external conflicts. Thank you!–2011, Annie Bumgarner, LUT

Ever since knowing Lori, she has been on fire with this work. I am really glad to be on this journey with her.–Ike Lasater, NVC Mediation Trainer, www.wordsthatwork.us

It is a real pleasure to work closely with Lori. I’m very impressed by how she continues to learn and grow while she teaches and helps others. In my mind she is in a category of her own. I often feel amazed at her dedication, commitment and initiative, as well as care and integrity. Lori is exactly the kind of person I want doing this work with me in the world. I feel deep gratitude for her presence. She is truly a treasure! –John Kinyon, Certified CNVC Trainer, Co-founder of the Bay NVC & NVC Mediation, www.johnkinyon.com

Lori is an outstanding facilitator with her presence, intuition, understanding, patience and perseverance. I experienced her high level of empathy and I appreciate her wisdom and experience, also her support.–Deidre Ashmore, 2009 Costa Rica Peace Summit Class Participant