Compassionate Communication: Being the Peace We Wish in the World

Fee per computer log-in: $50* for the entire course

*Congregations are encouraged to register as one unit and gather around one computer together to experience this course as a community.

Compassionate Communication (CC) also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC) brings empathy, honesty, change, and peace not just to individuals, but to relationships, congregations, and the greater communities. Based on the foundational work of Marshall Rosenberg and the nonviolence of Ghandi, this practice of nurturing our spirits and healing the world also encompasses Unitarian Universalist faith, sources, traditions, theologies, and principles. In this 4 session course we will introduce the principles of CC, practice the components, and learn how this tool can heal our relationships and congregations. You will also have the chance to ask questions and dialog with up to 24 other congregations. Facilitated by Rev. LoraKim Joyner, Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer and Unitarian Universalist Community Minister in Multispecies Ministry.

Register electronically at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M7W9965

Questions: Contact Deborah Holder, MDD Program Consultant: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rev. LoraKim Joyner currently serves as a UU Community Ministry in the areas of Multispecies Ministry, Compassionate Conservation, and Compassionate Communication. She combines these areas of interest as Director of Lafeber Conservation and Wildlife and founder of One Earth Conservation where she writes, speaks, consults, and does research in Latin America where people, parrots, and peace are threatened.

Rev. Joyner served as minister of the UU Fellowship of Gainesville for 4 years, and of the UU Community of El Paso for 4 years. She has also been the Treasurer of the Florida District UU Minister’s Association for 3 years, Secretary and Trustee of the UU Florida District Board for 3 years, and President of Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry for 8 years. Currently she is Treasurer of the UUA Nominating Committee and Adjunct Faculty at Meadville Lombard.

Posted Monday, 31 January 2011 13:26 Written by Deborah Holder