CC at WV Insitute for Spirituality

KPCC's Sister Rose Ann Hefner (center) lead a weekend group in the Non-violent communication model at the WV Insitute for Spirituality.

CCUM

Compassionate Communication workshop at Christ Church United Methodist. KPCC is presenting a ten week series.

Nice email received!

Hello Sky,

My name is Steve Costello. I am a United Methodist pastor serving in the East Ohio Conference. My sister, Shelly, lives in Nitro, WV and she recently attended your class “Compassionate Communication”. She was really moved by the class, the stories you told and the basic concept you are teaching. So, the next day when we were on the phone, she told me about it.

I am interesting in learning more. I live near Cleveland, so I won’t be able to attend your class. But, I will be in Nitro for Thanksgiving and I’d like to meet you at that time if that would work for you – perhaps the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Hi Steve -- Thanks for your enthusism! We are enthusistic too! Check out our friends in Southern Ohio at www.nvcohio.org. -- Sky

CC Mini-Intensive coming Sept 12-13

Having stress about kids going back to school? Want to bring more calm and order and peace into your life? Our Sept Mini-intensive is an excellent opportunity to get a big dose of the language of Compassionate Communication.

Compassionate Communication Mini-Intensive
Fri, Sept 12, 7 - 9pm and
Sat, Sept 13, 9 - 12 noon
at KPCC (16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston),
Suite 310, 346-9689 x15
(Fri $20, Sat $30)

Click here to view the registration form for the Mini-Intensive

Led by KPCC-CC staff

Rose Ann Hefner
Sky Kershner
Ann Martin
Diana Masso
Sabrina Rollins

New Weekly Pick-up Group - Starts Sept 15

Rose Ann Hefner will be hosting a new weekly drop in practice session~!

Please join us anytime you want to sharpen your skills!

Weekly Lunch-time Pick-up Practice Sessions – Free
Every Monday, 12:05 - 12:55 at KPCC - Starting Sept 15, 2008
16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, Suite 310
hosted by Rose Ann Hefner
346-9689 x15

Presenting NVC in Boulder

Sky presents NVC at International Mind-Body Conference

Smiling participants of Kershner's workshop

Sky Kershner, Director of KPCC, presented today at the Hakomi Institute's 2008 Conference in Boulder, Colorado. The Hakomi Institute promotes a body-centered method of doing therapy, developed by the internationally renowned therapist and author, Ron Kurtz. Hakomi is a word from the Native American Hopi tradition meaning a relationship with all realms (mind, body, spirit, community). Author John Bradshaw has called Hakomi "the absolute cutting edge of modern therapeutic technique."

Kershner's presentation "Developing Limbic Resonance in Couples using Nonviolent Communication" explored ways that couples can deepen their connection by become more mindful of their core needs and shinning the light light of consciousness on their choices of words when negotiating. Nonviolent Communication, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, seeks to help individuals develop a better heart connection with others and with ones self.

The conference was held at Naropa University and was attended by over 150 participants from the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

CC at Unity

25 members at Unity of Kanawha Valley participated in a three session Compassionate Communication Basics workshop this summer.

CC at Faces of Leadership Conference

KPCC counselor Rose Ann Hefner presented the Basics of Compassionate Communication using Nonviolent Communication at the WV Faces of Leadership Conference. With over 45 participants, KPCC has now presented this important program to over 200 people since May 2008.

150 Social Workers learn Compassionate Communication

Diana Masso, Ann Martin, and Rose Ann Hefner just before presenting the Nonviolent Communication model to 150 social workers at the WV NASW Annual Social Workers Conference.

One participant wrote us: "This was an excellent presentation with concrete examples of how this style of communication may be used to improve communication and relationships. Appreciated the use of exercises to illustrate the principles. Thank you for the resource info."

Find out more at http://kpcc.com/cc-nvc.htm