Navigating Life's Conflicts with Restorative Circles
Restorative Circles is a combination of Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication.
Living in community can have it's challenges, including collaborative decision making, facilitating meetings, managing volunteers, hosting guests, & working together. Unfortunately, most of us have not been taught how to navigate conflicts, in fact, often we avoid conflict, and it only gets worse over time.
Conflict arises because it is a normal part of being human. When a conflict is between two people, it often impacts more that those two, particularly when it happens in a community context.
This training offers a practical method for addressing conflict in a group, instead of a triad.
This is an introduction to a method of addressing conflict in a collaborative way. Through developing skills in listening, empathy, and facilitation, you will grow in confidence to hold space for conflict to happen in a way that is safe, respectful, effective and restorative. In this way relationships can actually blossom and deepen via the conflict restoration process. All of those who have completed the training will be invited to join an ongoing practice group where we will hold semi-simulated circles to hone our skills and gain confidence in facilitation.
Restorative Circles is based on the Pioneering work of founder Dominic Barter in the Favellas of Brazil.
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April, 10-4pm both days.
Moray Arts Centre, The Park, Findhorn Ecovillage.
BYO Lunch or purchase at the Phoenix shop/Cafe
There will be a Q&A session on Saturday 18th April at Legacy, The Park, Findhorn Ecovillage
Experience of Nonviolent Communication is helpful but not essential.
Spaces are limited, so please book your spot.
Restorative Circle Practice Group
Thursday evenings, 6.30-8.30
An on-going practice group for graduates of Restorative Circle training.
We will practice both the roles of facilitator, support facilitator, and representatives.
These will be Semi-simulated circles based on conflicts suggested by those present; not live conflict events.
Over time - Dominic Barter suggests around 20 practice Semi-simulated circles before facilitators host a live conflict.
Limited space please book via Humanitix via Donation.
Navigating life with NVC for Women
Focussing on spirituality, connection, self-empathy, self-care, intimacy, boundaries and saying no, being real instead of nice, understanding our needs, expressing our feelings, finding our voices, and making powerful requests to make our lives, and lives of those important to us more wonderful.
Incorporating Ritual, Chanting, and deep sharing, and Using Nonviolent Communication Tools to help us navigate life as empowered women.
Price: £155.50
(50% discount for NVC Foundation Course graduates £77.70).
Concession price £99.90
A 2 day NVC Foundation training for women.
Navigating Anger & Rage, NVC for women
A 1-Day advanced training for female graduates of any NVC training.
Are you sabotaged by your anger creeping up on you and hijacking your best intentions? Are you longing for understanding around your explosive outbursts? this might be the workshop for you. We will lift the lid with sensitivity, care, and deep listening, leading to understanding, expression, release and relief.
We will explore female rage and anger in a safe respectful place, held with love, acceptance, and understanding. Together we will dig deep to discover the needs underneath eruptions of anger and rage, to better understand ourselves and our precious unmet needs. We will explore habitual ways of expressing anger that fall short of meeting our needs. Marshall Rosenberg calls them “Tragic expressions of un-met needs.”
We will unpack the underlying belief systems that perpetuate our anger and keep us in patterns of suppression, denial, avoidance and explosive expression.
1 - Day Advanced course £88.80
Coloured Card Decision Making Process Q&A
Certified NVC trainer Bridget O’Donnell presents a brief introduction to the coloured card discussion and decision making process.
Process, origins, and implementation.
Come along with your questions. Have a try at using the cards in a mock meeting.
Entry by donation to cover the room hire costs.
Befriending Jackal & Finding Hungry Ducks - NVC Practice Group
Weekly Practice Group for graduates of any NVC training.
Review the basic principles
Develop a vocabulary of Feelings and Needs.
Hone your Empathy skills
Befriend your Jackals
Find your Hungry Ducks
Embrace Conflict
Find other Giraffes to play with
Using games, Role-Play, Experiential activities and Coaching; deepen your understanding of NVC, become more confident with identifying your Feelings and Needs, Get clearer with your Observations and practice making powerful Requests.
Tuesdays 6.30-8.30 North Whins.
Space is limited - Please book your place via Donation
Restorative Circles Q&A
Restorative Circles - A brief introduction and taster
Drawing from the indigenous practices of Dadiri (deep listening) and Elder Circles.
An opportunity to hear more, have your questions answered.
With Certified NVC Trainer, Bridget O’Donnell
Zen & The Art of Relationship Maintenance - a Valentine's Day Workshop for Couples
A workshop for couples wanting to find new ways to connect and communicate with their partners.
We will be exploring the areas of conflict often encountered by couples, and finding ways to create more intimacy, connection and understanding.
We will share practices that you can continue to do at home to foster more harmony and joy.
Note this is a non-residential workshop at Cullerne House, walking distance to the Findhorn Community - accommodation and meal options will be shared on booking.
This is a Foundation training in Nonviolent Communication specifically designed for couples.
£333 per couple. BYO Lunch
Saturday 10-4.30pm
Sunday 10-4.30pm
Shame Intensive
A one-day intensive course for graduates of any Foundation level training in NVC.
Learn about the power of shame. It can sneak up undetected & railroad us, creating havoc; resulting in us speaking and behaving in ways that we deeply regret. Having an awareness of shame and how we habitually react can have significant impact on our lives - leading to more courage and freedom to show up as our true authentic selves.
suggested contribution £33 -£77
Navigating Life - A foundation training in Compassionate Communication
A Foundation training for beginners. Over 2 days, using the tools developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, we learn empathy skills, navigate conflicts, find inner/outer peace and connect with ourselves and others.
Be real not Nice
Argue more effectively
Learn to interrupt
Be heard and understood
express yourself honestly
Establish boundaries
Collaborative Decision Making
Contribution £55 - £155
Navigating Life - A Foundation Training in Compassionate Communication
Together as a group we explore what it is to be human and how our ideas and beliefs have shaped our experience of the world. We examine the way violence creeps into our thoughts and language causing conflict in our relationships. I reveal the common obstacles to communication, how to navigate conflicts, and understand the motivations and behaviours of others and yourself. Through gaining Empathy skills, you develop the capacity to be less triggered and more calm, to show up in your relationships with more self-responsibility, clarity, compassion, and honesty. Bringing you more ease, self-understanding, confidence, and peace. I use playful activities and games to address a variety of learning styles.
Compassionate Communication Navigating Life - Follow up Practice
Compassionate Communication Practice group
After completing the 2-day training and having some time to integrate and practice, it can be very useful to have a follow up session or two. An opportunity to share any insights, questions, and requests to support you in your learning.
Together we will revise the fundamental concepts, practice some essential skills and explore any questions you may have around using the skills in your current situation. There will be an opportunity to unpack some issues for those who have been practicing and finding obstacles to their communication. There will be some games to anchor the learning.
2 Monday evenings 7-9pm. 14th & 28th April
£15 per session
Compassionate Communication -Navigating Life
A 2-day Foundation course in Compassionate Communication
Tired of the same old arguments? Longing for harmony in your relationships?
Life is full of surprises - some fun, some…not so much. Get support to navigate life's unexpected twists, turns detours, and occasional traffic jams along the way.
Learn practical tools for staying connected to yourself, understanding others (especially when they make no sense), resolving conflicts, managing anger, and navigating those tricky conversations we all love to avoid.
Navigating Life with Compassion
A 2-day foundation training for anyone looking for support to navigate obstacles & challenges in their relationships. Using the 4-step process developed by Marshall Rosenberg, (Compassionate Communication) explore new ways to understand yourself & others. Develop empathy skills, learn to communicate effectively, de-escalate conflicts, increase your vocabulary of feelings & needs, & connect with yourself & others. In a supportive environment practice expressing yourselves fully, learn to listen to each other, & develop an authentic relationship based on trust & respect. Particularly useful for couples planning to be married, but it is not essential to bring your partner along. When you change your assumptions, reactions, and language, the relationship dynamic will change. We learn through role-play, interactive activities, & games, that address varied learning styles.
Held over 2 days - Saturday 18th & Saturday 25th November,
10am - 4pm both days.
*Early-bird price-$285pp B4 Oct.28th
Full price -$385pp
Concession card/Repeat student-$190pp
or pay $385pp-LETS Barter
Enquiries: 0418 892 463
Email: bridget@restoreconnect.com.au
https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-life-with-compassion
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior - an NVC Training for Men
Navigating a difficult break-up?
- Trying to co-ordinate shared parenting?
- New relationship? Really want it to work this time?
- Have difficulty identifying your feelings?
- Struggle to ask for (or even know) what you want?
- Find yourself in the same arguments again and again?
- Frustrated when talking with loved ones?
This training can help you to develop empathy for yourself and others, create more ease in your intimate relationships, and cultivate inner peace.
This is a training exclusively for men, held in a safe and respectful environment where you can connect with other men in similar situations to you.
Through role-play, interactive activities, and games, (-that address varied learning styles), explore how to understand yourself and others, ask for what you want, express yourself honestly, and listen deeply to loved ones.
Held over 2 Days, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 34th July,
Notes & Afternoon teas included. BYO Lunch
10am – 4pm.
Salisbury Primary School, Harvey Ave. entrance
*Early-bird price- $200,
Full price - $300,
Bring-a-friend for - $150 ea.
Concession price - $150
or pay $300 - LETS Barter
Enquiries 0418 892 463
*(paid before July 1st)
https://events.humanitix.com/the-way-of-the-peaceful-warrior-communication-training-for-men
Navigating Life
A 2-day training to support you to navigate life’s obstacles and challenges with ease. Using the four- step process developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg - Non-violent Communication, we explore ways to understand ourselves and others, develop empathy skills, learn to communicate effectively, de-escalate conflicts, increase our vocabulary of feelings and needs, and deeply connect with ourselves and others, growing trust in our ability to express ourselves fully, and live an authentic life moved by joy instead of fear.
Held over 2 afternoons at the Aldinga Arts Ecovillage
Saturday, 29th April 2023 12pm to 6pm
Sunday, 30th April 2023 12pm to 6pm
$300 includes notes and afternoon teas
Transforming OMFG to OFNR
OMFG to OFNR
A chance to experience live NVC coaching in a small group, and in Aldinga. Bring your unresolved issue, recurrent argument, conflict, curiosity about NVC, and your friend/partner.
Learn via being coached and by holding space for others. This is a unique low-cost opportunity to check out ‘NVC coaching’ in person; if you are curious about how it works and would like to try it out before committing to a private or couple’s session. (Usually $120-$190 per Hr)
Payment on the day by cash or card - $45 for 2 hours. Who knows, you might get lucky, and have me all to yourself! Bargain! Please message me if you are coming.
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Transforming OMFG to OFNR
Designed for those with some experience of NVC. Bring your unresolved issue, recurrent argument, conflict, curiosity about NVC, and your friend/partner.
Learn via being coached and by holding space for others. This is a unique low-cost opportunity to check out ‘NVC coaching’ in person; if you are curious about how it works and would like to try it out before committing to a private or couple’s session. (Usually $120-$190 per Hr)
Payment on the day by cash or card - $45 for 2 hours. Who knows, you might get lucky, and have me all to yourself! Bargain! Please message me if you are coming, so I have enough chairs.
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Easter Shame Intensive
Learn about the 4 painful ways we habitually respond to, and the most effective way to disarm Shame; leading to self-understanding, and connection. Especially for graduates of a foundation training in Nonviolent Communication, this intensive will support you to shine a light on, and gain a deeper understanding of Shame, and how it shows up in your life. You will be held with care and gentleness, allowing you to sink deep, in order to explore the impact Shame has on you and your relationships. Develop compassion for those parts of ourselves that we hide and that are often misunderstood. Helping you to navigate those tricky, often intense interactions when Shame comes into play.
Monday April 10th, 10-4pm - 1 day, $150
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A 2-day training to support you to navigate life’s obstacles and challenges with ease. Using the four- step process developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg - Non-violent Communication, we explore ways to understand ourselves and others, develop empathy skills, learn to communicate effectively, de-escalate conflicts, increase our vocabulary of feelings and needs, and deeply connect with ourselves and others, growing trust in our ability to express ourselves fully, and live an authentic life moved by joy instead of fear.
Held over 2 afternoons at the Aldinga Arts Ecovillage
Saturday, 29th April 2023 12pm to 6pm
Sunday, 30th April 2023 12pm to 6pm
$300 includes notes and afternoon teas
Navigating Life (Copy)
Transforming OMFG to OFNR
A rare chance to experience live NVC coaching in a small group, and in the CBD! Come along and then catch WOMAD or a Fringe show after!
Bring your unresolved issue, recurrent argument, conflict, curiosity about NVC, and your friend/partner.
Learn via being coached and by holding space for others. This is a unique low-cost opportunity to check out ‘NVC coaching’ in person; if you are curious about how it works and would like to try it out before committing to a private or couple’s session. (Usually $120-$190 per Hr)
Payment on the day by cash or card - $45 for 2 hours. Who knows, you might get lucky, and have me all to yourself! Bargain! Please message me if you are coming, so I have enough chairs. Look forward to hosting you in my cute little city pad. :)
Relationship Maintenance for Couples
A day tailored specifically for couples where both partners have completed a foundation course in NVC. An intentional day, carefully designed to nurture and nourish your relationship. Michael and I will create a safe environment to connect with your beloved, facilitating exercises to foster intimacy, fun, and learning. Join us for a special day of growth, insights, and sharing. We will support you to hone your NVC skills and deepen your mutual understanding. This will be an intimate group and a respectful space. Early bird price till 22January $250 per couple. After 22 Jan. Price $300. Book via Humanitix.
Beloved - POSTPONED
A Valentine’s Day Workshop for Couples 2023 - EVENT POSTPONED
As a group, we explore the experience of being in a life partnership. How past wounds and beliefs shape your experience of love. How judgements, expectations, and assumptions creep into your thoughts and language causing havoc in your relationship. You discover the blocks to communication, how to navigate conflicts, to understand the motivations and behaviours of your partner and yourself. You learn to be less triggered and more present. Discover ways to show up in your relationship with more self-responsibility, trust, clarity and honesty. Learn how to make amends and show appreciation in practical effective ways. Building more resilience and harmony in your relationship. Limited to 4 couples.
3 Sessions - Friday 10th Feb, 6pm - 9:30pm, Saturday 11th Feb, 12pm - 6pm, Sunday 12th Feb, 12pm - 6pm. Accommodation has been booked until 10am Monday 13th Feb.
Tuition and Accommodation $999 per couple, includes morning and afternoon teas.
Prerequisite: A Foundation Training in Nonviolent Communication. (Live or online)
Navigating Life - Foundation Training - WORKSHOP FULL
This workshop is FULL. Please contact me to be added to my Waitlist.
A 2-day training to support you to navigate life’s obstacles and challenges with ease. Using the four- step process developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg - Non-violent Communication, we explore our feelings and needs, develop empathy skills, and learn to communicate effectively even in conflict situations.
Saturday, 4 February 2023 12pm to 6.30pm
Sunday, 5 February 2023 12pm to 6:30pm
$300 includes notes and afternoon teas
$150 for graduate students.
Relationship Maintenance for couples
A Special day designed to support you to create relationship goals and agreements, and to find ways to keep NVC alive in your relationship. My husband Michael and I will be holding space for you to create more intimacy and clear communication, sharing daily and weekly rituals and activities to keeping you on the same path; allowing you to express and be heard in a safe, supportive environment with other couples who value authentic connection.
Monday, 3 October 2022 10am - 4:30pm
$220 per couple.
Navigating Life - Foundation Training
A 2-day training to support you to navigate life’s obstacles and challenges with ease. Using the four- step process developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg - Non-violent Communication, we explore our feelings and needs, develop empathy skills, and learn to communicate effectively even in conflict situations.
Saturday, 1 October 2022, 10am to 4.30pm
Sunday, 2 October 2022, 10am to 4:30pm
$300 includes notes and morning/afternoon teas $150 for graduate students.
Relationship Maintenance for couples
A Special day designed to support you to create relationship goals and agreements, and to find ways to keep NVC alive in your relationship. My husband Michael and I will be holding space for you to create more intimacy and clear communication, sharing daily and weekly rituals and activities to keeping you on the same path; allowing you to express and be heard in a safe, supportive environment with other couples who value authentic connection.
Monday, 13 June 2022 10:00 - 16:00
$220 per couple.
Navigating Life - Foundation Training
Gain support to navigate life’s twists and turns with ease. A 2-day workshop covering the basics of Non-Violent Communication. Through role-play, games, and activities we explore the foundations or Marshall Rosenberg’s four step process, empathy skills, how to identify feelings and needs, and express ourselves honestly.
Saturday, 11 June 2022 10am to 4.30pm
Sunday, 12 June 2022 10am to 4.30pm
$300 includes notes and morning/afternoon teas. $150 for returning graduates
Conflict @ Christmas
Identify more with Scrooge than Santa? Is being involved in large family gatherings tricky, especially due to un-resolved conflicts? Is hosting gatherings and trying to accommodate everyone’s wishes causing stress and tension? Is It difficult to have boundaries around food or alcohol? Is there pressure to give expensive gifts? Is it difficult to be heard in the family discussions and planning? Are you longing for an authentic connection with family members? Do you just have a strong aversion to commercialised religious festivals and yet feel obliged to attend?
This Playshop will support you to navigate these obstacles and more, You will learn skills to articulate your feelings and needs, to connect authentically with others, make powerful requests, and navigate conflicts. Get prepared ahead of the festive season, by gaining communication and life skills in a fun and interactive way.
Saturday 4 December 2021 between 12:30pm - 6:30pm; and
Sunday 5 December 2021 between 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Price: $250 (50% discount for NVC Foundation Course graduates). Click here to book a place now.
A 2 - Day Foundation Training in Nonviolent Communication - based on the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg.
Ahimsa - Women's Circle
Focussing on spirituality, connection, self-empathy, self-care, intimacy, boundaries and saying no, being real instead of nice, understanding our needs, expressing our feelings, finding our voices, and making powerful requests to make our lives, and lives of those important to us more wonderful.
Incorporating Ritual, Chanting, and deep sharing, and Using Nonviolent Communication Tools to help us navigate life as empowered women.
Saturday 30 October 2021 between 9am - 12pm and 5:30pm - 8:30pm; and
Sunday 31 October 2021 between 9am - 3pm
Price: $250 (50% discount for NVC Foundation Course graduates). Click here to book a place now.
A 2 day NVC Foundation training for women.
Empathy - an Online Training for Men
Are you navigating a difficult breakup? Trying to co-ordinate shared parenting? In a new relationship and really want it to work this time? Do you have difficulty identifying your feelings? Struggle to ask for (or even know) what you want? Do you find yourself in the same arguments again and again? Get frustrated and confused when trying to have important conversations with loved ones?
This training in Nonviolent Communication could support you to communicate effectively, develop empathy for yourself and others, create more ease in your intimate relationships, and bring you more inner peace.
Held over 5 weeks, this is a training exclusively for men, it will be held in a safe and respectful environment where you can connect with other men in similar situations to you. Through role-play, interactive activities, and games that address varied learning styles, we will explore together how to understand yourself and others, ask for what you want, express yourself honestly, and listen deeply to others.
A 5-week series, 2.5 hours per week. Beginning October 5th, continues October 12, 19th, 26th, and Noember 2nd. All sessions online via Zoom.
As this is my first ever Online event, I am offering it for half the usual price - only $125.
A Foundation Training in Nonviolent Communication - based on the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg.
Walk your Talk - a Practice Group
We meet at a cafe, over coffee, I introduce the topic for the day, and give instructions. We partner up and complete a beautiful walk together exploring the topic, or perhaps in silence. We stop periodically to check in, ask questions, and be given more exercises. We finish at a cafe and have an optional lunch together. During Autumn and Spring.
Navigating Life with Empathy - a Foundation Training
A 2-day Foundations course, learning empathy skills, connecting to ourselves and others, navigating difficult conversations at home, work, with children and partners, and finding new ways to express yourself honestly without making the situation worse. An experiential workshop that incorporates playful activities to include all learning styles. An opportunity to explore and practice new ways of being in the world. Based on the transformational work of Dr Marshall B. Rosenberg NonViolent Communication.
Restorative Circle - Practice Group
A follow on from the Restorative Circle Training, we gather in circle to role-play scenarios brought by the members of the group. We call this a “semi-simulated circle” where only one member of the group is affected by the conflict. The group members take turns co-facilitating the process, we allow 1 hour for the circle. In this way, each time a different member of the group has an opportunity to practice this role and gain valuable experience asking the questions, holding the space, tracking, and translating dialogue. The role-play practice is followed by half an hour of feedback for the facilitator, and questions.
Navigating Life with Empathy
A 2 - Day Foundation Training
If you are looking for support with your relationships, ways to be seen and heard, to live an authentic life, to show up in relationships, to express yourself honestly without making matters worse, this may be the workshop for you. Join us for a fun, interactive journey exploring new ways to connect with yourself and others, create meaningful change in your life, and discover how to navigate difficult situations at work, home, and with your children.
Based on the work of Dr Marshall B Rosenberg Non-Violent Communication
Restorative Circles Training
Learning how to respond to conflicts within your community. A simple, easy to learn method of holding space for conflict to happen. A space where everyone can be heard. Where creative solutions can be explored. A system that can be learned by anyone allowing self-governance and management of conflicts, creating empowered resilient communities. Particularly useful for schools, workplaces, clubs, and community organisations.