Since 1995, I’ve taken about 12 NVC workshops, many from Marshall Rosenberg, and taught beginning NVC myself, as well as started up NVC practice groups wherever I end up. One of my favorite Marshall quotes has always been, “NVC is rocket science,” because that expresses my feelings about the complexity of the NVC skills. After the first retreat of the Heartland NVC Mediation Immersion, my understanding and ability to use NVC on a daily basis jumped exponentially. The trainers break down each skill and give us ways to practice that just plain works for me. I am now able to take what I know and practice with anyone even if they aren’t at all familiar with NVC.
Cynthia Leveque – 2010 Heartland NVC Mediation Immersion Program, Kansas City, MO
I might not ever feel comfortable with conflict, but since the training I know I can be present with conflict.
Shirley Bowman – 2010 Interpersonal Mediation Skills, Kansas City, MO
This training provided me with a deeper understanding of the principles of NVC Mediation than I had gained in previous workshops. I received a clearly defined, practical path that will help me fulfill my intention for compassionate connection with myself and others.
David Howard – 2010 Interpersonal Mediation Skills, Kansas City, MO
I have experienced 3 divorces in my life and done extensive searching to figure out what I was doing wrong. After the first workshop I knew I could put the pieces to the puzzle together. I gained the knowledge that I had not been doing anything wrong or on purpose, nor had my partners. I understood that we were doing what we were taught to do to meet our needs, and to feel loved and cared for, even though it didn’t work. I now feel I have the tools through NVC to take care of my needs without inflicting pain on others. I have more awareness and understanding that we are just trying to get a need met. NVC has given me hope and the skills to create relationships with others that are beneficial to both of us. I am not sure I have enough words to express the gratitude I feel for NVC coming into my life.
Linda Kruger – 2011 Heartland NVC Mediation Immersion Program, Kansas City, MO
