Holding Center in the Midst of Confrontation

November 7, 14, & 21
on Zoom
6:30 - 8:00 pm

Being in the midst of confrontation is one of the most unseating experiences we can have. Whether we ourselves are the one being attacked or we are in an environment of being attacked, our nervous system is primed to go into defense and counter attach. Yet, an agitated defensive response usually escalates the situation, where as, staying connected to ourselves and able to soothe our nervous system in the moment is more likely to de-escalate the situation. In this class we will explore the basics of staying connected to our own feelings and needs and compassion so that we can make choices for de-escalation and staying out of saying things that we will regret later. This course is based in a bigger body of work focused on de-escalating conflict situations call Non-Violent Communication (NVC). Our four week class focused on essential NVC building brick skills.

Suggested donation: $30 - $50
Sliding scale

MEET THE FACILITATOR

This workshop was created after the participants of a year-long book study of Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life felt a desire to continue learning NVC practices and develop the skills presented in the book. The goals of this workshop were collaboratively developed. Carolyn Burns and Jess Stechmann will facilitate the sessions.

Carolyn Burns is a Marriage & Family therapist in private practice. She has been studying using the NVC (Non-Violent Commuication) in her family and couples' sessions. As a mom, grandmother, businesswoman and relationship therapist, Carolyn knows that conflict is unavoidable and even sometimes healthy. It is not that conflict exists but how we stand in it that makes strong, respectful relationships.

Women's Center for Healing & Transformation
(985) 892-8111
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71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420