| Marc Weiner, developer of the Empathy Labyrinth |
| What is Nonviolent Communications (NVC)? |
| NVC is a “language of life” that helps us to transform old patterns of defensiveness and aggressiveness into compassion and empathy and to improve the quality of all of our relationships. Studying and practicing NVC creates a foundation for learning about ourselves and our relationships in every moment, and helps us to remain focused on what is happening right here, right now. Although it is a model for communication, NVC helps us to realize just how important connection is in our lives. In fact, having the intention to connect with ourselves and others is one of the most important goals of practicing and living NVC. We live our lives from moment to moment, yet most of the time we are on autopilot, reacting out of habit rather than out of awareness and presence of mind. By creating a space for attention and respect in every moment, NVC helps create a pathway and a practice that is accessible and approachable. (This information is from cnvc.org web-site) For more information on Marshall Rosenberg and NVC please visit www.cnvc.org |
| The Empathy Labyrinth® Cultivating Heart-to-Heart Connection Around the World |
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| The New York Times calls Marc Weiner "a gifted comic" and "absolutely charming." His life story was told in a NYTimes Magazine article, Of God And Weinerville. Marc Weiner is a comedian and television producer. His TV credits include appearances on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”, as well as his own show, Nickelodeon’s “Weinerville.” He was also a regular cast member of Saturday Night Live and he currently is the voices of Map, and Swiper the Fox, in the Dora the Explorer show on the Nickelodeon network. Marc has been a student of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for over 4 years. He completed the 2006 BayNVC Leadership program, and is creator of the Empathy Labyrinth. Marc is currently traveling the world, performing his one-man comedy show, and giving workshops on the Empathy Labyrinth and NVC. For more information on Marc Weiner please visit www.weinerville.com |
| The concepts in the EL are essentially the same concepts (Jackals, Observations, Feelings, Needs, and Requests) that can be found in NVC. However, the EL presents them in a way that may allow a more direct experience through kinesthetically walking through them. I would like to acknowledge my inspiration and gratitude to some of my NVC teachers. Marshall Rosenberg, for creating NVC. Bridget Belgrave and Gina Lawrie, for their creative 'NVC Dance Floor Cards'. Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson, for their inspiring 'No Fault Zone' work. Robert Gonzalez and Susan Skye, for their deeply spiritual work on the "Beauty of the needs'. Inbal and Miki Kashtan, Meganwind Eoyang, and Jane Connor, for their thorough and intense NVC Leadership training. |
List of past EL trainings as of 8/1/08
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