Why the Blackbelt Communication Skills Retreat?

Amplify your ability to contribute to the world by providing you with the communication skills necessary to create win-win outcomes in any situation!

Be in the company of other highly-committed Change Agents, Social Entrepreneurs and Evolutionaries at one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier sustainability retreat centers, Whidbey Institute.

Push your own envelope by practicing with professional Certified Trainers in a supportive environment.

Time will be balanced between large group activities as well as smaller breakout groups.

The retreat will serve people at all levels of practice in NVC, from beginners to advanced practitioners with an Intro track for beginners and those who want review.

Our focus will be on practice to help you accelerate in your skill development.

When is it?

September 30 (5 pm) -October 4 (3 pm), 2015

We will hold our opening circle on the evening of Wednesday, 9/30 and conclude by 3 PM on 10/4

Where is it?

The Whidbey Institute, located near Seattle, Washington State, USA, has been at the forefront of sustainability and leadership education for decades.

It is a place where people connect deeply with the natural world and each other, renew their life energy, and engage in deep conversation and learning to imagine and create an abundant, sustainable and life-affirming future.

For whom is this training?

This retreat is for you if:

  • You want to spend 4 days immersed and improving your NVC skills in a safe, growthful, and compassionate setting,
  • You need better tools to help create social change
  • You enjoy the idea of being able to choose among multiple offerings during any given session,
  • You would enjoy this NVC immersion at one of the most respected, Earth-friendly retreat centers in the Pacific Northwest,
  • You want all this as a member of a powerful and compassionate learning community.

Who is on the training team?

Alan Seid

Kathleen Macferran 

The venue is fantastic. The team is amazing. The timing is just right.

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