Deepening NVC. Level 2 IN PERSON, IN NATURE

Learn the life-changing foundations of Nonviolent Communication while immersed in beautiful natural surroundings that support reflection, connection, and deep listening.

We warmly invite you to this Deepening NVC level 2 at Abundant Earth, our small holding nestled in the lovely Dearness Valley and surrounded by woodland, pasture, birds, a river and more. Located in the northeast of England, we’re two miles from Durham City, which is on the national train line. Camping and nearby accommodation are available onsite or locally.

''A beautiful space for learning, held confidently and compassionately. A lovely way to get my CPD hours!''

''I loved how Beth held space for all our feelings and needs, no easy task! I highly recommend doing the foundation training, I went with my family, and came away with communication skills that will serve me in every area of my life.” Ruth

_''Beth gave clear explanations and taught us with patience, kindness and humour. I'm grateful for your generosity and your teaching and I've come away with greater clarity and understanding about my needs and emotions and perhaps how to better relate with others. '' _Lisa V

**For more insight on what you can expect from a training @ Abundant Earth, see a taster video ** **HERE**.

Deepening Your Practice and Understanding of Compassion Using Nonviolent Communication

Applicable In the Workplace, family & friends, for yourself!

This is a Level 2 Nonviolent Communication Training - For those who have completed a level 1 / Foundation Training

What to Expect:

• Recap & deepen your understanding of the core principles & concepts to reinforce foundational knowledge.
• Introduction to the NVC Dancefloors Created by Gina Lawrie & Bridget Belgrade. There are 9 in total. we will use some of them. GO HERE to watch a video about the Dance floors
• Grow your awareness of the different parts of you that can get in the way of a sense of wholeness, flow, freedom, compassion & power.
• Practicing Advanced Skills in Deep Empathic Listening with the parts within you and the parts within others.
• Keeping it live! Practice with challenging real-life situations - Navigating relationships & practicing & strengthening tools to confidently manage difficult dialogues.
• Sharpen up your ability to form requests for connection & action with yourself & others.
• Creating an NVC Plan - Craft actionable personal goals to meet your needs for learning & practicing NVC in everyday life - Identifying supportive resources and networks to help with your next steps.
• Learn the Nonviolent way to give feedback both within our training group and then transfer these skills out into the world.

The Dancefloors we will use are:

• 13 Step Dance (Learn and practice skills in dialogue)
• The Self Empathy Dance (Take some time for self-care, inner clarity and self-empowerment)
• The Anger/Shame Dance (Transform anger and shame into constructive internal states, to reconnect with what really matters)
• The Yes/No Dance (Move beyond inner conflict and uncertainty to take a decision you won’t regret.)

Is this the right fit for you? This training will best serve those who:

• Have completed a level 1 Foundation Training.
• Will attend the full training
• Have a willingness to make personal changes, compassionately acknowledge their contribution to violence and be willing to try a different approach.

What do the Sessions look like?

• No more than 15 people
• Experiential - learning by doing.
• hand outs & charts
• Whole group & small group exercises
• Whole group questions and feedback sessions
• Video links to support you post training.
• A pace that enables you to think / integrate. All learning styles are accommodated for. - contact me if you have concerns.

What is Abundant Earth like?

We live on 15 acres of beautiful land, woodland, pasture, river. We have sheep, hens, bees, & cats. We have a compost loo. Hand washing is rain water.

We are totally off grid - bring a power bank to charge your phone . We can provide a little electricity if you are camping over to charge your phone. We have delicious spring water free from fluoride and chlorine - it's been tested....& we have drunk it for 15 years...we are only slightly crazy! The ground is uneven and if it's been wet it can be muddy. Abundant Earth website. The training will take place outside if the weather permits and in our wooden cabin with a fire, lashings of hot drinks and healthy snacks. We have chairs & floor cushions.

Directions & Travel:

Our project, **Abundant Earth, is ** just outside Broompark village which is 2 miles west of Durham City. Abundant Earth is on Google Maps, g o HERE . ** ** We do not have a post code! If you use What 3 Words you can enter : Letter.degree.square This will take you to where you need to be.

By Train Durham is on the national east coast line there is a bus link from Durham to Abundant Earth which takes 10 minutes.

**Staying overnight Options: **

**1) Your tent or camper van **

We have open field space and woodland. Provisions are basic: compost loo, spring water to carry, minimal electric and a VERY simple kitchen in a poly-tunnel. There is no bathroom.

2) Sleep in the venue

The venue is a little wooden building with a gas heater. There are some cushions and small mattresses that are not full length bed size!

3) Local Bed & Breakfast in Broompark Village where the bus stop is My Way Guest House

Booking: Please pay the deposit of £50 -