NVC Founder Marshall Rosenberg PhD
Testimonials
NVC brings together everything I've ever read – all the self-development courses and books – into a practical everyday tool.
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The difference it's made in my life and relationships is like a miracle.
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I now have greater confidence in expressing a viewpoint or delegating tasks.
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NVC is the missing link in my work as a counsellor and family therapist.
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I feel that I am more effective in dealing with situations of potential conflict.
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NVC has been so eye opening for me – a whole new way to look at everyday situations.
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I now have a better awareness of how to examine what the issues are, so that they can be resolved in a manner that respects all parties.
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This training has finally connected my meditation practice with my everyday living, leading me to a practical way to use that power in my life.
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NVC is applicable across all levels of an organisation – an approach to thinking rather than just tools to wield.
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I feel that I now express myself more clearly as I take a more considered approach in decision making or issue identification.
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I have come away feeling inspired and hopeful about making the changes I long for.
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Some Coming Events
Intro
Foundation Level
| May 24, 25 NSW Byron Bay Region | Compassionate Communication for Healthy Relationships | Paulette Bray-Narai |
Specialised
| May 24 WA Kinjarling/albany | Gift of Shame | Marg Pontin |
Advanced Level
| jul 26-27 QLD Far North Queensland | Embrace 2 - NVC Practice Weekend Fnq | Kate Raffin |
Sponsored Listings
NVC Weekend Workshop@Narara EcoVillage, NSW
In partnership with Narara Ecovillage Education and facilitated by certified trainer Alex Norman, this special weekend intensive offers a deep dive into the transformative principles of NVC. Whether you’re new to the model or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop provides practical tools to strengthen your communication in both personal and professional settings.
Alongside learning NVC, this weekend also offers a unique opportunity to experience—or reflect on—the dynamics of community life at Narara Ecovillage ( 1 hour North of Sydney, NSW)
Liv Larsson 2Day Mediat'g Difficult Workplace
2-Day Mediating Difficult Workplace Conversations Training with Liv Larsson (from Sweden).
Tues 2nd to Wed 3rd September 2025 – Sydney (Crows Nest)
These 2 days will provide a unique opportunity for anyone in Leadership, HR Management, Business Owners, and anyone needing to navigate challenging conversations. We cover difficult conversations you may need to have, as well as learning the skills that supports others to resolve in-depth conflict through dialogue.
In this training you will learn the difference between connecting and disconnecting dialogue (and how to support the latter), how to explore and resolve in-depth conflict, and learning to navigate the challenges that conflict brings. It is a chance to study with Liv Larsson, a highly experienced international mediator who bases her work in Nonviolent Communication.
The focus on listening to a person’s needs in a conflict is something a Leader can practice and learn. It is not just based on intuition or empathy, but also on creating a frame-work for understanding between the parties.
These skills learned will support us as Leaders to navigate difficult conversations where the stakes are high, and support us to build trust rather than eroding it.
See flyer for more information.
Liv Larsson & Shari Elle 5 Day Retreat
5-Day Living NVC Retreat with Liv Larsson and Shari Elle
Wed 17th to Sun 21st September 2025 – Sunshine Coast
This retreat is a smorgasbord of all we have to offer. It is the chance to be in community and learn and play in a field of “giraffes” for 5 days. Liv and Shari will have available our vast Treasure Boxes – over 24 years each of NVC and so much more! These 5 days will be Living NVC in Action, and we all be co-creating it! It’s sure to be rich learning and transformation!!!
This retreat is non-residential (some accommodation onsite is available) and will incorporate time for play and integration. We are 2 mins from beach, pool and spa (onsite).
Check out the flyer for more information.
Liv Larsson 5-Day NVC Mediation Training
5-Day NVC Mediation Training, Conflict – A Helping Hand with Liv Larsson (from Sweden).
Wed 27th to Sun 31st August 2025 – Sunshine Coast
We are delighted to announce that Liv Larsson (pictured), international mediator, author of over 20 communication and mediation books, and Certified Trainer with the Centre for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) has agreed to come to Australia and offer her 5-Day Mediation Training to the Australian community.
These 5 days will provide a unique opportunity to learn skills that facilitate dialogue, explore and resolve in-depth conflict, and demonstrate how you can handle the challenges that conflict brings. It is a chance to study with a highly experienced international mediator who bases her work in Nonviolent Communication.
Refer to Flyer for more details.
Liv Larsson 3Day Embracing Guilt and Shame
3-Day Embracing Guilt and Shame – Reclaiming Power and Choice
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 – Sunshine Coast
Many of us use unnecessary energy to get rid of guilt and shame instead of getting to the core of it in a way that will transform it. In this Training you have the chance to explore the needs behind shame and how to embrace and befriend it.
We will discover how shame and guilt make communication a challenge and how we can turn that around – how to instead make those emotions a support in our connection with others and ourselves. We will work with concrete examples of where shame and guilt affect our life in unwanted ways. Embracing shame and guilt will give us better access to our sensitivity and empathy. We will also take a look at how to connect with others when they are experiencing anger, guilt and shame.
This workshop brings together the interconnectedness of these life serving qualities of Shame and Guilt and Vulnerability and Power. They help us access our super-ability to Connect with Life.
Refer to Flyer for more details.
What is Nonviolent Communication?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a simple, effective and learnable four step process developed in 1964 by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg PhD (shown above).
It has been used successfully around the world to resolve conflicts and to deepen connections in personal relationships, schools, hospitals, corporations and governments. It is an emotionally-intelligent, awareness-based communication approach.