Living with Authenticity and Courage
Four Transformative Days of Exploring Self-Care and Life IntentionWednesday, September 22 – Saturday, September 25, 2010Bainbridge Island, WA
with CNVC Certified TrainersKathleen Macferran and Mary Mackenzie
- Increase your awareness of what prevents you from taking self-compassion to the next level
- Remove blocks to self-love
- Connect to non-negotiable self-worth
- Celebrate your authenticity
Living with Authenticity and Courage is designed for those who have previously been introduced to NVC and want to deepen their capacity for self-care and clarity.
Overview:
Is it time to step into a more authentic life? If so, this workshop is a place to get support and skills that will call your courage forth as well as gain deeper understanding for what holds you back.Within a context of empathy and support, explore the life direction that holds the most meaning for you and create a self-care plan that can sustain you as you move in that direction.
This workshop will explore the fiery domain of authentic, respectful honesty.What prevents you from putting yourself out there and where are you sticking with agreements that no longer serve you?Learn how to express what is important to you in a way that others are more likely to hear. Gain skills to hear others’ disappointment without losing your center or giving up what matters to you.
Explore ways to stay in a dialog without compromising anyone’s needs.Discover ways to increase self-accountability without taking on responsibility for another, while maintaining care and respect for all involved.Does this sound too scary to imagine? If so, then we invite you join us and uncover the beauty behind the fear. Join us in the partnership of authenticity and courage. You won’t be alone.
Living with Authenticity and Courage is designed for those who have previously been introduced to NVC and want to deepen their capacity for self-care and clarity.
Attend this workshop and:
- Discover the quality of self-care that can sustain you
- Deepen your own personal healing and connection with your life purpose
- Find out what prevents you from caring for yourself fully and take self- compassion to the next level
- Enhance your skills for honest expression of what is important to you
- Enhance your ability to discern relationship dynamics that nurture you vs. drain your energy
- Increase your capacity to hear other’s disappointment without losing your center, presence and clarity
- Learn the how/why/when to give or receive empathy
Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, September 22 – Saturday, September 25, 2010Wednesday, 1:00-6:00 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Strength of Connection Center187 Parfitt Wy SW, Ste, G100Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
Registration:
www.nvcacademy.com(limited to 22 participants on first come basis)
Fee:
$350.00 USD for workshop and snacks. Participants are responsible for their own lodging and meals
Requested experience level:
Previous introduction to NVC through reading Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg or having attended a minimum of one day NVC training.
Information about Bainbridge Island and lodging:
Bainbridge Island is 35 min. away from downtown Seattle by ferry. Once the ferry docks, all that you will need for your time on Bainbridge is within walking distance. Workshop sessions will be in Kathleen’s waterfront gathering space. Several restaurants and coffee shops are within a few blocks.Overnight accommodations are available at a 20% discount for workshop participants at the charming local Eagle Harbor Inn (To make reservations, go to www.theeagleharborinn.com and tell them you are with the “Living with Authenticity and Courage” workshop.Townhouses are available for groups of four). Evenings may be spent nurturing yourself or building community with other NVC workshop participants at the local fitness center (enjoy a relaxing steam bath), movie theaters, walking near the marina, canoeing or just strolling.Regarding housing, meals or Bainbridge Island or workshop content – please contact Kathleen Macferran at (206) 780 -1021 or Kathleen@StrengthofConnection.comRegarding workshop content – please contact Mary Mackenzie at (928) 526 – 4796 email mary@nvcacademy.comRegarding registration – please email the NVC Academy help desk directly at help@nvcacademy.comView or Download Event Flyer (832KB) >>
