Practice Groups
There are also groups of friends, colleagues and neighbours who meet as a Practice Group to study NVC.
This page shows both existing Practice Groups and locations with NVC-ers looking to create one.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Online
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
NVC Practice Group
This NVC practice group explores NVC with an emphasis on learning and fun.
All levels of experience welcome; casual attendance.
Lucy Leu’s “Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook” will initially be the source for exercises and discussion.
Date: 1st Monday every month, 6:30pmVenue: An inner north cafe (eg Tilley's Cafe, Lyneham)
Cost: Free
Contact: Gale, l_funston-AT-hotmail.com
New South Wales
Internet
NVC Practice Group
This dynamic and deeply heart connected group has been running since 2007.
New participants welcome.
Venue: Internet connection
Cost: $45 casual, $30 regular
Contact: paulettenvc@gmail.com, paulettenvc-AT-gmail.com
Narara, Central Coast
Narara Eco Village Central Coast- Mind the gap!
A monthly practice group at the Narara Ecovillage ( NEV) supporting members to integrate their practice into daily life. Dates tend to change month by month- so best to call ahead.
Date: TBCVenue: Narara Eco Village
Cost: Donation
Contact: Alexandra Norman, alex-AT-mindthegapnvc.com, 0425 329089
North Coast, Crescent Head
NVC Practice Group
An open group for learning and improving NVC skills using Lucy Leu’s “Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook” and Marshall Rosenberg’s book “Nonviolent Communication – a Language of Life”.
Date: 6pm MondaysVenue: Goolawah Coop, 200 Illa Langhi Rd
Cost: Free
Contact: Anne Wilson, annewilson576-AT-gmail.com, 0419 161 568
Rozelle
Ongo - Rozelle
A weekly practice group going through the Ongo book
Date: starting 1st March 2019Venue: Rozelle
Cost: contribution
Contact: Caroline Crumlish, caroline_strong-AT-yahoo.com.au, 0410353539
South Coast, Berry
NVC Practice Group
Karen Dempsey has 35 years experience in social work group and community work and counselling.
Recommend attendees participate in at least one Foundation training.
Spirituality of nonviolence explored. Yoga, meditation, deep ecology etc. also incorporated.
Date: Last Saturday of each month, share lunch from 12noon, then 2 sessions between 1pm & 5pmVenue: Private home, Berry
Cost: Free
Contact: Karen Dempsey, 0244 641786 or 0418 662 6
Sydney, Drummoyne/Annandale/Castlecrag
NVC Practice Group
Our Group is a ‘holding’ space for us to be authentic, empathic, non-judgemental, vulnerable … to compassionately connect … in a safe environment. A place where we can ‘put our foot in it’. We meet to support each other to integrate NVC into our lives.
It is important to us that you have both read ‘Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life’ by Marshall Rosenberg, and have done at least one Foundation Training.
Venue: Members’ homes; currently Drummoyne, Annandale and Castlecrag
Cost: Your vulnerability
Contact: Anne Deane, anne-AT-awarewithwords.com.au, 0419 603 900
Sydney, Five Dock
NVC Practice Group
A supportive environment for interactive learning and improving NVC skills using Lucy Leu’s “Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook” to work through Marshall Rosenberg’s book “Nonviolent Communication – a Language of Life”.
Date: 1st Thursday each month, 6:30-8:30pmVenue: Brahma Kumaris, Five Dock
Cost: Donation
Contact: Agnes Tyson, mail-AT-agnestyson.com, 0424 289 642
Sydney, Frenchs Forest
NVC Practice Group
This monthly practice group meets to explore using NVC in everyday life and to support each other in learning various aspects of Non-Violent Communication.
For participants who are interested, there is also the opportunity to volunteer to lead a session and set a topic to explore with the group.
All are welcome, though it is recommended that you have read ‘NVC: a Language of Life’ book to have a grasp of basic NVC concepts to be able to follow along with some of the practice exercises.
Date: 2nd Wednesday each month, 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, until 9:30pmVenue: 53 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest (private home)
Cost: Free
Contact: Maria Moy, m.moy-AT-sewhoy.net
Sydney, North Sydney
Mindful Communication Practice Group
Come together to explore, practice and integrate NVC. A talk will be given on an aspect of NVC and there will be activities, games and role plays, discussion and interaction. Mindfulness and self-connection practices are part of the activities. Email or text your email address to join our mailing list and to receive and info pack.
Date: First Saturday of the Month 3-5pmVenue: Meeting Room, 4/188 Pacific Highway North Sydney
Cost: $15
Contact: Bronwyn Sach, bron_sach-AT-fastmail.fm, 0414806640
Zoom/Phone
Beginners Empathy Group
FREE Practice Group- ONLINE
Learning, practicing and an Empathy recharge for any learning stage, particularly beginners in NVC or for those with no experience. All Welcome.
The meetings use Zoom online conferencing platform and is very easy to download and use.
Free to dial in using any device.
First Tuesday of each month 10:30am-12 midday
Please register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrfu6hqTosr-vJiZnqq6wcKBETKsqvJg
I look forward to welcoming you on the call.
Warm wishes
Glyn
Venue: via Zoom platform
Cost: Free
Contact: Glyn Conlon, glyn-AT-keystoneskills.com.au, 0406 930 699
Online
NSW
Practice Group in Compassionate Communication
The Practice Group in Compassionate Communication offers graduates of Foundation Courses and the online Connecting Through Talk course series the opportunity to practice compassionate communication skills using our program of activities designed to support your continued learning and growth.
Meet online to connect with the principles of compassion through role play and language practice. Practice in a safe, supportive environment.
Venue: via zoom meeting
Cost: $180.00
Contact: Elizabeth Thomson, elizabeth-AT-coaching2clarity.com, 0413324325
ON LINE
ONLINE 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
An online, open invitation to anyone who has completed an NVC foundation training or equivalent. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from April 2020 til the end of the year. Come join a like-minded community of peace lovers, game changers and everyday people, all keen to refresh, integrate and polish NVC skills. This group is facilitated by a Certified CNVC trainer: Alexandra Norman. Www.mindthegapnvc.com. By donation $30 suggested.
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, (register 6pm) 630pm 830pmVenue: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-nvc-workshops-refresh-integrate-tickets-102088359030
Cost: By donation.$30 suggested
Contact: Alexandra Norman, info-AT-mindthegapnvc.com, +61 (0)425 329089
Online
NVC Practice Group
A group for people wanting more practice, 24/7 empathy, free events on Skype and other online stuff. Trainers are also welcome.
We have practice sessions on Skype every month, and some are timed to work well for Australia. These are very intimate, because we keep the group small, and the high quality of sound on Skype supports great connection.
For practice we use a Facebook page and for empathy we use a Facebook group.
You can also join the skype calls; Skype AndyRayTaylor.
Venue: www.NVCpractice.com
Cost: Free
Contact: Karl Smerecnik, Ray Taylor (NVC-UK) and many others (eg Kirsten,
Online
Women's Empathy Circle
The Empathy Circle process is a practice for building empathy skills and a non judgmental, compassionate way of being. Empathy circles provide an opportunity to nurture, practice, and deepen empathy with ourselves and others. This is a safe space for women to share our experiences, thoughts, feelings, and reflections, and to be heard and receive warm empathy in return.
No previous experience in NVC required
Venue: Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4558937607
Cost: donation
Contact: Samantha, cockatoocomm-AT-gmail.com, +61490501671
Online
Online Empathy Circle (all welcome)
Move from anxiety to empowerment and peace, through deep empathic listening in a warm, welcoming, safe space.
This is a non-judgmental space for us to share our experiences, thoughts, feelings, and reflections and to be heard and receive warm empathy in return.
No previous experience in Compassionate Communication (Nonviolent Communication) or similar skills, is required but we make use of NVC tools so it’s a good opportunity to practice. .
Venue: Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4558937607
Cost: donation
Contact: Samantha, cockatoocomm-AT-gmail.com, 0490501671
Sydney
The Compassion Room - Practice Group Compassionate Nonviolent Communication
Are the negative messages you tell yourself preventing you from enjoying life or connecting with special people in your life?
Break the patterns of overwhelm and swallowing your words to keep the peace.
Dissolve the guilt that can accompany frustrated reactions.
Stop the argument silence cycle and stay calm and speak from the heart.
All Welcome.
Venue: Online
Cost: $30
Contact: Glyn Conlon, glyn-AT-keystoneskills.com.au, (+61) 0406930699
Queensland
Brisbane, South West (Goodna)
Giraffe Yakka: SW Brisbane Compassionate Communication
A community network of peer NVC learner/practitioners exploring together a deeper experience of what it is to live compassionately in relationship with self, others and the natural world around us.
Practice is oriented toward enriching individual and shared capacity for experiencing connection to the living energy of universal needs. Exercises focus on compassionate presence and building fluency using various and multi-faceted NVC processes.
Venue: Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Queen Street, Goodna 4300
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Chrissy, christinarobb73-AT-yahoo.com.au
Sunshine Coast, Nambour
Heartfelt Communication
Offered freely to all who wish to find more peace in their life. We welcome people who are curious to start learning as well as those who wish to practice and grow what they are already doing. This is an opportunity to learn and play with communication that serves life.
Date: 1st Saturday each month, 10am to 12 noon.Venue: Nambour Community Centre
Cost: Free
Contact: Debs, 0417 624 417
Sunshine Coast, Noosa Shire
Expressions of Interest
I am looking to commence a NVC Practice Group in the Noosa Shire area. I have a number of possible venues, however, I would like to be flexible, hence not fixed at this stage, as I would like to encourage shared decision-making on venue and format.
I have done NVC Foundation Training and am a graduate of the Embodying NVC Consciousness Training. If you are interested in joining me,
Date: TBAVenue: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: Hugh Roberts, agogohugo-AT-hotmail.com, 0423 233 202
Sunshine Coast, Rosemount between Nambour & Maroochydore
NVC Practice Group
Facilitated by group members, working through NVC Workbook + using Dance Floors + using Robert Gonzales “living energy of needs” approach.
Once established, this will be a Closed Practice Group until we have completed the exercises in the Workbook.
Requirements to attend:-
– Completed at least one NVC Foundation Training
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Venue: Please enquire
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracy Adams, wildweaver-AT-ozemail.com.au, 07 5435 2993
South Australia
Adelaide City
NVC Workbook Practice Group
A supportive environment for interactive learning and improving NVC skills based on Lucy Leu’s “Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook“.
It is highly recommended to have completed a NVC Foundation Training (or similar). Attendees will need a copy of the
 book “
Date: 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pmVenue: Adelaide City location
Cost: Donation
Contact: Bevan Bates, bevan-AT-bates.id.au
Aldinga
OMFG 2 OFNR
A fortnightly meetup to explore NVC principles and tools together while enjoying great coffee, in a relaxed environment. Using NVC games and processes designed to facilitate learning in a fun, interactive way.
Date: fortnightly ON HOLDVenue: Aldinga
Cost: Free
Contact: Bridget O'Donnell, relaxrelaterestore-AT-gmail.com, 0418892463
Aldinga
Practice group for Practitioners
fortnightly support group exploring ways of Sharing NVC.Connect with others to practice teaching, develop learning aids, give honest feedback and share resources. Format will be a group check in, covering learning edges and particular areas of support needed, followed by a session offered by a member of the group, then 360 degree feedback. I imagine we will eventually invite participants to join us to give us experience holding space.
Date: Tuesdays 10 -12 FortnightlyVenue: Aldinga
Cost: donation
Contact: Bridget, relaxrelaterestore-AT-gmail.com, 0418892463
Tasmania
Penguin
Ongo Group — Penguin
The Ongo Book: everyday nonviolence.
We offer a face to face group and a Zoom group 1 – 2 times each year.
Venue: The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St, Penguin or by Zoom
Cost: Free / Donation
Contact: Michelle, michelle.towle-AT-iinet.net.au, 03 6435 4559
Sandy Bay
NVC Practice Group
This NVC Practice Group aims to bring together people who want to strengthen their empathetic abilities and understanding using NVC tools.
We will co-create a space that allows us to feel safe and share and learn with the help of NVC tools.
The dates, times and venue listed are proposed. These may change according to the needs of the group.
Date: Every 2nd MondayVenue: Sandy Bay
Cost: Free
Contact: Samata Agrawal, samata.a-AT-gmail.com, 0467487820
Western Australia
Denmark
NVC Practice Study Group
A supportive environment for interactive learning and improving NVC skills using “Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook” and “NVC A Language of Life” books, with rotating facilitation and flexibility based on group needs.
We will work through a chapter each fortnight with space for real life issues in order to deepen our NVC practice. NVC Foundation Training or equivalent required. Please contact Ellen for more details.
Venue: please enquire
Cost: Free
Contact: Ellen, Zunspotz-AT-gmail.com
Perth, Fremantle
NVC Practice Group
We work through real life issues to deepen our NVC practice. Newcomers to the group are welcomed at the start of each school term.
Date: Fornightly Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00pmVenue: Hamilton Hill
Cost: Free
Contact: Samya or Roberto, 0439 356 379 or 0406 291
Perth, Margaret River
Margaret River Empathy Group
The Margaret River Empathy Group meet regularly to practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC). We use the four tools of NVC to cultivate our capacity for empathy for ourselves and others. In a safe, supportive and confidential environment, we will work through real life issues to deepen our understanding and practice of NVC.
Newcomers to the group are welcomed at the start of each school term.
Find us on Facebook : Margaret River Empathy Group
Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:00pmVenue: Margaret River
Cost: Donation
Contact: Lauren, laurenjenniferscanlon-AT-gmail.com