Nonviolent Communication

Maximizing the individual potential of all children requires a safe learning environment, the support of parents and the cooperation of students. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a practical framework for acquiring the skills and language tools that support positive, compassionate outcomes. United Way is delivering these educational workshop sessions, led by the Center for Nonviolent Communication’s Certified Trainers. Our goal is to prevent and reduce emotional stress by teaching the principles of diplomatic communication to parents, caregivers and teachers. NVC has been proven to improve trust, strengthen student interest, and improve classroom teamwork, creating a more effective educational setting for all. A 6-week class series for Pre K-9 school teachers and parents to introduce NVC will begin on January 18, 2012 . Download a registration form to learn more about the program.

“I'm really enjoying the class.  I had the opportunity to use some of what we are learning with a teacher at my school.  It's conference week and the teacher is about ready to meet with a parent who can be difficult.  She shared that one of the things that she was going to tell the parent was that their child cheats if she (the teacher) is not constantly standing over him . I suggested that instead of using that approach, she rephrase it as an observation and explain what she sees the student doing.  The teacher got it.”   ~ Principal from a school in Morro Bay