Compassionate Communication
facilitated by Tejal Murray

Workshop is Sunday, May 18, 1-4 pm
8 week Class is on Mondays, May 19-July 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
no class Memorial Day, May 26

"What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart." Marshal Rosenberg

With this simple and profound statement Marshall Rosenberg lays the foundations for non-violent communication, and introduces the primary theme of this work: How do we communicate in ways that nourish this quality of connection and flow, and what happens to break that connection?

"There is no reason, excuse, or justification for treating ourselves with anything less than unconditional love." Michael Brown

This is the key concept in Michael Brown's book The Presence Process. While Marshall Rosenberg's work offers us practical guidance about language that nurtures compassionate connections in our lives, Michael Brown offers us a step-by-step guide to develop the inner presence that is the foundation of our ability to respond compassionately to others.

We must develop a deep connection and unconditional love for ourselves if we are to respond compassionately to others.

In this workshop, Tejal will introduce the basic principles of Non-Violent Communication, and the Presence Process. Tejal will facilitate some simple exercises designed to give you a taste of each of these related practices.