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

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, 6:30pm
Venue: An inner north cafe (eg Tilley's Cafe, Lyneham)
Cost: Free
Contact: Gale,

New South Wales

Coorabell/Byron Shire

NVC Group Coaching

Paulette has been facilitating dynamic and deeply heart connected group coaching sessions since 2007.

New participants welcome in person at Coorabell. Email Paulette for details.

Date: Fridays 10am-12.00; Tue 6-8pm
Venue: Email Paulette for details
Cost: $45 casual, $30 regular
Contact: paulettenvc@gmail.com,

Narara, Central Coast

CURRENTLY ON HOLD Narara Eco Village/ Central Coast

This practice group is held at Narara Ecovillage ( NEV) to support members to integrate their practice into daily life and community. Open to non-members too. New dates are currently being discussed so the event is currently on hold. Contact Alex on 0425 329089 to express interest.

Date: TBC
Venue: Narara Eco Village
Cost: Donation
Contact: Alexandra Norman, , 0425 329089

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 & 5pm
Venue: Private home, Berry
Cost: Free
Contact: Karen Dempsey, 0244 641786 or 0418 662 6

Sydney - Inner West

Our 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 – place where we can experiment and ‘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.

Date: 3rd Thursday each month 6pm - 8pm.
Venue: Zoom (Covid) or Members homes.
Cost: Your vulnerability
Contact: Anne Deane, , 0419 603 900

Sydney, Frenchs Forest

NVC Practice Group

This monthly practice group explores using NVC in everyday life and supporting one another in learning various aspects of NVC. It is a peer-led group and none are certified trainers. We welcome and invite members to lead a session they want to explore with their peers if they feel called. The minimum pre-requisite for entry to this group is the reading of ‘NVC: a Language of Life’ by Marshall Rosenberg in order for you to have a grasp of basic NVC concepts and follow the practice exercises.

Date: 2nd Wednesday each month, 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, until 9:30pm Sydney, Australia time
Venue: Via Zoom (International members welcome) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7728170096
Cost: Free
Contact: Maria Moy, for mailing list inc. date, topic and Zoom passcode,

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 3-5pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Donation
Contact: Bronwyn Sach, , 0414806640

Woodberry (near Newcastle)

Ongo Group

Free 12 week course

The Ongo Book: Everyday nonviolence.

Ongo Book required. Can be purchased from Tracey for $30 or online.

Date: Starting 20 May 2021 6pm - 7.30pm approx.
Venue: House in Woodberry (contact Tracey for address)
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracey Steddy, , 0400 107 286

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.

Date: 4 x1.5hr sessions over 4 weeks: Term 2- June 1, 8, 15 & 22. Term 3- August 24 & 31, Sept 7 & 14. Term 4- Nov 16, 23, 30, Dec 7
Venue: via zoom meeting
Cost: $180 per term
Contact: Elizabeth Thomson, , 0413324325

Online

Saturday Morning Practice Group

This group is for anyone who has completed a “foundation” training in NVC (2 day equivalent) and would like to practice the presence and skills learned in that training.

Term 1: 2nd and 4th Saturdays – March to June 2021, i.e. Mar 13, 27 Apr 10, 24 May 8, 22 Jun 12, 26.
Term 2: 2nd and 4th Saturdays – August to i.e. Aug 28, Sep 11, 25 Oct 9, 23 Nov 13, 27 Dec 11.

Link for info and registration: https://awarewithwords.com.au/event/compassionate-communication-online-practice-group/

Date: Dates and Times above
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Donation - Registration Essential
Contact: Anne Deane, , +61 419 603 900

Via Zoom

NVC Practice Group

Learning NVC in a safe environment. WE practice giving and receiving empathy and use interactive exercises around real-life issues to both learn and deepen our NVC practice.

Women only – part of a Sacred Feminine Tribe – all women welcome

Date: Fortnightly Saturdays 4pm - 5.30pm commencing 22nd May 2021
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracey Steddy, , 0400 107 286

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.

Date: Currently On Hold
Venue: Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Queen Street, Goodna 4300
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Chrissy,

Sunshine Coast Practice Groups

NVC Practice Group

NAMBOUR – free, open group – all welcome
First and third Sunday of the month, 10am – 12 noon at Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Nambour Qld 4560. Facilitators/contact Debs Moseley 0417 624 417 & Glenda O’Sullivan 0405 210 251

MALENY – Periodic practice groups according to interest, for those who have completed a NVC Foundation training. Contact Tracy Adams wildweaver@ozemail.com.au 0405 179 488

NVC and ONGO occasional PRACTICE GROUPS – Ninderry/Yandina/Doonan Contact Miho miho.dan

Date: As above
Venue: Please enquire
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracy Adams, , 07 5435 2993

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 and 3rd Sunday each month, 10am to 12 noon.
Venue: Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer St, Nambour Qld
Cost: Free
Contact: Debs Mosely 0417 624 417 & Glenda O'Sullivan 0405 210 251, 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: TBA
Venue: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: Hugh Roberts, , 0423 233 202

South Australia

Adelaide City

NVC Workbook Practice Group

A supportive and interactive environment for developing NVC skills using various NVC-related resources.

Because the intent is practice rather than training, it is highly recommended
that attendees have completed a NVC Foundation Training (or have a similar level of knowledge and experience).

Date: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5:15 to 6:45 pm
Venue: Adelaide City location
Cost: Donation
Contact: Bevan Bates,

Aldinga

Restorative Circles practice circle

Restore Connect presents a Restorative Circles practice group. Based on the work of Dominic Barter, a combination of Restorative Justice and NVC. How to respond to conflicts within community. A simple, 3 step method of holding space for conflict to happen.
$15 donation requested per session

Date: Fortnightly, beginning Jun 9, 7.45 - 9.30pm
Venue: Ahimsa@Aldinga in Aldinga Arts EcoVillage
Cost: $15 donation
Contact: Bridget O'Donnell, , 0418 892 463

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.

Date: varies depending on the group
Venue: The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St, Penguin or by Zoom
Cost: Donation
Contact: Michelle, , 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 Monday
Venue: Sandy Bay
Cost: Free
Contact: Samata Agrawal, , 0467487820

Western Australia

Perth, Duncraig

NVC Practice Group

We use interactive exercises around real-life issues to both learn and deepen our NVC practice. Newcomers, both experienced and inexperienced, are welcome.

Date: Fortnightly on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Venue: private home, Duncraig
Cost: Free
Contact: Rod Tatchell, , 0403263333

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 7:30-9:00pm
Venue: Margaret River
Cost: $5 Donation
Contact: Lauren,

South Fremantle

NVC Practice Group

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.

Date: Third Saturday of each month; 3:00pm - 5:00pm (no gatherings in December/January)
Venue: South Fremantle - please contact for venue
Cost: $60 (covers the full year)
Contact: Tanya, , 0452 191 196