Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Fall Learning Series
with Alan Seid

NVC is a process that helps us improve the quality of connection with others -and ourselves- in any setting or situation. When we have a high quality of connection, conflicts are fully resolved or prevented, people are free to be more productive and everybody has more fun.

- Learn essential skills for resolving and preventing conflicts
- Learn the secret for how to get the most out of othersʼ blame, criticism, and verbal attacks
- Transform anger, guilt, shame, and depression
- Get heard the way you want to be
- Create more connection and joy in all your relationships

What:
A Seven-Session Class, Exploring the Theory and Practice of Empowered Communication (NVC), a Highly Acclaimed Process for Having Powerful and Rich Relationships, Preventing and Resolving Conflicts, and Making Best Use of Limited Time in Social Change Situations

Where:
Explorations Academy
1701 Ellis St., between Ohio St. & N. State St.
Bellingham, Washington

When:
Saturday, September 20, 9:30am-4:30pm
plus the following six (6) Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm

How Much:
• $350 Full Tuition
• $275 Early Bird Special has been extended. Deadline is now Sept. 14
• Includes Snacks & Refreshments
• Please Inquire if Needing Financial Assistance

About the Presenter:
Alan Seid has been studying NVC since 1995. He is passionate about the human dimensions of creating a compassionate and sustainable culture. He teaches workshops in a few processes & methodologies that he has found to be powerful for positive social change. He is Certified as a Trainer by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. You can check out Alan's bio or CV online.

To Register or if You Have any Questions:
Email angela@cascadiatraining.com
or call Angela at (360) 966-5659

For more information about this class or other offerings, please visit: www.cascadiatraining.com


What others are saying about Alan Seid and his workshops through Cascadia Training & Mediation:

"This class introduced me to skills I've wanted all my life. Alan created a safe, inspiring environment. He is knowledgeable, skilled, flexible, and listens to the needs of the group."
- Fall 2007 NVC Series Participant

"Alan has a unique ability to understand and teach some of the most important ideas and practices of sustainability. He is a visionary as well as a grounded, clear and engaging educator as well as walking the talk with real poise and integrity. If you want a powerful set of conceptual and practical tools to make your commitment to a sustainable future effective, I highly recommend his courses."
- Vicki Robin,
Coauthor, Your Money or Your Life,
Cofounder, New Road Map Foundation, Conversation Cafe

"Alan is stellar at what he does!"
- Rick Dubrow, local business leader and sustainability advocate

"I have very high regard for Alan. My opinion is that he knows his stuff backwards and forwards, is creative in synthesizing understandings, and lives with ENORMOUS integrity. I find him to be very inspiring - and am encouraged that he represents the best of the next generation."
- Lucy Leu, Certified NVC Trainer,
Former President of the Board, Center for Nonviolent Communication,
Author, Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study

"Possessing an intellect and wealth of knowledge that doctoral students would envy, Alan Seid brings a quality of clarity to his work and training that is a rare commodity. I know few people who live so completely in harmony with their espoused values."
- Wes Taylor, Service Excellence Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

"When I debriefed the staff at my retirement, to a person they strongly indicated that the Empowered Communication (NVC) training was the most useful, both professionally and personally, of anything we had done during their time there. It was clear after the first training that there was a real positive shift in how people in the office interacted. I highly recommend Alan's NVC trainings in an office setting."
- Tom Anderson,
General Manager, retired
Public Utility District #1 of Whatcom County

"Alan, I was glad to have found the time (even at the last minute) to sit down and have a conversation with you about your work. You obviously love your work, and that love infuses what you do. In my experience, this is true for all great teachers and unsubstitutable."
- Laird Schaub, Facilitator and Facilitation Trainer;
Executive Secretary, Fellowship for Intentional Community (FIC)

"Alan is a master at what he does."
- Myra Murphy Jacob, Founder and National Executive Director, Sustainable Global Leadership Alliance (SGLA)


Cascadia Training & Mediation is a Proud Member of Sustainable Connections