NVC Basics Course

Learn the fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication and transform how you relate to yourself and others.

Welcome to this NVC Basics Course. Learn the fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and transform how you relate to yourself and others.

Not sure yet? Start with the webinar “Change Reaction into Connection” to explore the basics – and see how even small shifts can create more connection. Read more and register here.

Short description

A practical, easy-to-follow online course where you learn to:

– Make sense of your reactions – and others’ – Listen with empathy – even in difficult moments – Express yourself honestly – without blame

Whether you’re new to NVC or want a solid foundation, this course supports real change in everyday life.

Join the course now by becoming a member of the Needs Space platform.

Challenges

Have you ever noticed that…

– You react in ways you later regret? – Some conversations turn into tension or distance? – You want to listen – but your judgments make it very hard? – You want to express yourself – but don’t want to hurt others?

You’re not alone.

Most of us were never taught how to:

– Understand our feelings clearly – Connect to our deeper needs – Listening to others beyond their judgments – Express ourselves without blame or criticism

The Possibility

NVC offers a simple and powerful path:

– From reacting → to responding – From judgment → to understanding – From disconnection → to connection

In this course, you’ll learn how to bring these principles into your daily life – step by step in an easy and supportive way.

What You Will Learn

Through 10 structured sessions, you will explore:

Session 1: Introduction – Course Overview Session 2: The Intention of NVC – Why NVC? Session 3: Observations – Observing Without Evaluation Session 4: Feelings – What’s Alive in Us Session 5: Needs – Connecting to Our Life Force Session 6: Requests – Making Life Beautiful Session 7: Self-Empathy – Connecting with Yourself Session 8: Silent Empathy – Being Present with Others Session 9: Empathic Listening – Receiving with Empathy Session 10: Honest Expression – Honesty without Blame

Each session includes:

– Arriving – Teaching – Q&A – Individual exercise in the main group – Demonstration – Exercise in breakout rooms – Reflections

What’s Included

– Short, focused teaching sessions – Practical exercises in the main group and in breakout rooms – Optional practice opportunities inside Needs Space – Learn at your own pace

This is not just theory—this is about practice and integration.

Who Is It For

This course is for you if you who:

– Are new to NVC and want a clear, structured introduction – Have some experience but want to deepen your practice – Work with people (coaching, teaching, leadership, therapy) – Want more empathy, honesty, and connection in your relationships – Are ready to take responsibility for how you communicate

A Different Way of Learning

This course stays close to the original spirit of NVC:

– Simple – Practical – Experiential

No complex theory. No performance. No need to “do it right” A safe, non-judgmental environment to explore and learn, embracing both growth and the beauty of our imperfections.

Imagine this

Imagine being able to:

– Pause instead of reacting – Understand what you feel and need – Express yourself clearly and honestly – Stay present when others are upset – Create more connection – even in challenging situations

These are skills. And it can be learned. Every interaction, every relation is an opportunity to bring more understanding, trust, and closeness into your life.

Welcome to a journey that will change the quality of your life.

Practical information

When:  29 April – 1 July 2026 (Wednesdays) at 18:30-20:00 CEST (Stockholm time)

Pricing Options:

To participate in this training course, you need to be a member of the Needs Space.

There are two types of Needs Space Membership: $19/month or $190/year. The price includes this course and full access to the platform. 

If, for any reason, you don’t want to subscribe to the Needs Space, we can offer you the possibility to buy just participation in this training course for €95. To use this option, please write to contact@empathiceurope.com.

How: ONLINE on ZOOM (We will send you the meeting link immediately after you confirm your registration – check your Spam or OFFERS folder! Or access from the Needs Space platform.)

Recording: We plan to record this course and make it available to others on the Needs Space platform. The recording is in speaker view, but if you want to be sure you won’t be recorded, switch off your camera and microphone for the entire session.

Access to the recording will be provided to all registered participants for the duration of the course (until 8 July). It will also be part of the Needs Space platform as long as you are a member.

Registration:

– Needs Space Membership: https://www.skool.com/needs-space-9711/

Contact: If you have any questions, please send a message to: contact@empathiceurope.com

Trainer:

Joachim Berggren

I work with groups and individuals who want to communicate better and build sustainable connections in their families, with their friends, at their workplaces, and in the broader community. I offer lectures, workshops, mediation, and individual training online, in person, and on the Needs Space platform. I came into contact with NVC in 2005, and in 2009/2010, I participated in my first annual program with Friare Liv (Liv Larsson and Kay Rung). I have participated in a wide range of NVC workshops both in Sweden and abroad. Since 2010, I have been sharing and teaching NVC myself. In 2017, I became a certified NVC trainer by CNVC. My main focus within NVC has been teaching NVC fundamentals and community building, as well as organising major events, such as the European and Swedish NVC festivals, events offered by the Swedish NVC association and the Swedish IIT 2025. What has captivated my interest lately is how we humans develop, both as individuals and as groups, and how this evolutionary drive affects our ability to learn and integrate NVC into our lives.