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

Balmain

Restorative Circles Practice Group

This is an open group that meets once a month on a Sunday to expore the wonderful work of Dominic Barter and his Restorative Circles

Please contact Kate Raffin for details

Date: Sundays once a month
Venue: Balmian
Cost: free
Contact: Kate Raffin, , 02 9557 7986 or 0488 550

Internet

NVC Practice Group

This dynamic and deeply heart connected group has been running since 2007.
New participants welcome.

Date: Fridays 10am-12.00
Venue: Internet connection
Cost: $45 casual, $30 regular
Contact: paulettenvc@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: TBC
Venue: Narara Eco Village
Cost: Donation
Contact: Alexandra Norman, , 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 Mondays
Venue: Goolawah Coop, 200 Illa Langhi Rd
Cost: Free
Contact: Anne Wilson, , 0419 161 568

Rozelle

Ongo - Rozelle

A weekly practice group going through the Ongo book

Date: starting 1st March 2019
Venue: Rozelle
Cost: contribution
Contact: Caroline Crumlish, , 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 & 5pm
Venue: 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.

Date: 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month 10am-12noon, occasionally on a weekday evening
Venue: Members’ homes; currently Drummoyne, Annandale and Castlecrag
Cost: Your vulnerability
Contact: Anne Deane, , 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, 6:30-8:30pm
Venue: Brahma Kumaris, Five Dock
Cost: Donation
Contact: Agnes Tyson, , 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 9:30pm
Venue: 53 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest (private home)
Cost: Free
Contact: Maria Moy,

Sydney, Newtown and Inner West

Open Monthly Practice Group - CURRENTLY ON HOLD

This group is open to anyone who has completed a foundation training in NVC or equivalent OR read the first 8 chapters of Marshall Rosenberg’s book “Nonviolent Communication – A Language of Life”.

Kate has facilitated many practice groups and foundation trainings and loves supporting and creating an environment where we can learn and grow with

Date: Thursday eves once a month
Venue: Newtown
Cost: $30
Contact: Kate Raffin, , 02 9557 7986 or 0488 550

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: Meeting Room, 4/188 Pacific Highway North Sydney
Cost: $15
Contact: Bronwyn Sach, , 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

Date: First Tuesday of the month @ 10:30am-12 midday AEDT (AEST) Sydney time
Venue: via Zoom platform
Cost: Free
Contact: Glyn Conlon, , 0406 930 699

Online

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 830pm
Venue: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-nvc-workshops-refresh-integrate-tickets-102088359030
Cost: By donation.$30 suggested
Contact: Alexandra Norman, , +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.

Date: 24/7
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

Date: Wednesdays at 2pm
Venue: Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4558937607
Cost: free
Contact: Samantha, , +61490501671

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: Thursdays fortnightly, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Venue: Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Queen Street, Goodna 4300
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Chrissy,

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: TBA
Venue: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: Hugh Roberts, , 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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Date: Fortnightly Sundays 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: Please enquire
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracy Adams, , 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 pm
Venue: Adelaide City location
Cost: Donation
Contact: Bevan Bates,

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 HOLD
Venue: Aldinga
Cost: Free
Contact: Bridget O'Donnell, , 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 Fortnightly
Venue: Aldinga
Cost: donation
Contact: Bridget, , 0418892463

Tasmania

Penguin

Ongo Group — Penguin

We are working through The Ongo Book: everyday nonviolence.
All welcome.

Date: Mondays 1:00pm
Venue: The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St, Penguin
Cost: Free / 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

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.

Date: Saturdays Fortnightly, 3:00-5:30pm
Venue: please enquire
Cost: Free
Contact: Ellen,

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