NVC Solid Foundations – Training Course for beginners

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where others seem not to grasp what you want?

Have you ever had difficulties understanding what others want?

Does this happen regularly with your partner, children or other family members, colleagues at work or friends?

Wouldn’t it be a relief to express yourself easily and to understand others better? 

To drop energy-consuming thoughts and stop trying to convince others to do things your way?

To express what you truly want instead of demanding or hiding your wishes?

To see what is behind people’s actions and words?

If this vision appeals to you, take part in our “NVC Solid Foundations” online course (previously called “NVC Intensive Course. Level 1”) introducing you to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Change how you perceive relationships with others, start speaking slightly differently and observe how meaningful and satisfying your life becomes.

Register here: https://empathiceurope.com/online/product/nvc-solid-foundations/ 

This online training course is for you who:

– want to have smoother, more fulfilling and sustainable interactions with others;

– look for a more relaxing and joyful life;

– want to learn and integrate Nonviolent Communication into your everyday life;

– want to understand emotions and needs better;

– want to be able to express needs clearly, without demands or hurting others;

– long to be able to listen to others without getting defensive or giving up on yourself;

– like meeting people from different countries and would like to build an international network.

During this training course, you will learn:

– the basics of Nonviolent Communication (NVC);

– the way of transforming inner criticism into life-enriching energy;

– how to listen to others with empathy;

– how to express and take responsibility for your needs;

– how to realise what you want;

– how to transform inner jackals;

– how to transform enemy images;

– how to take charge of your happiness.

Program overview:

We will meet on Wednesdays.

There will be 8 workshops (3h long) + 8 practice sessions (1,5h long)

Workshops (18:00-21:00 Berlin time)

Module 1 – 3 September 2025

Introduction

– The NVC model

– Life-alienating versus life-serving language

– Connection before correction

Module 2 – 17 September 2025 

Observations

– Observations versus interpretations

– Finding common ground with others

Module 3 – 1 October 2025 

Feelings

– Feelings versus thoughts

– Discovering and expressing your inner life

Module 4 – 15 October 2025 

Needs

– Needs versus strategies

– Taking responsibility for your inner life

Module 5 – 29 October 2025 

Requests

– Requests versus demands

– Requests versus undoable requests

Module 6 – 12 November 2025 

Self-empathy

– How to transform inner jackals

– Finding your life energy behind any judgements

Module 7 – 26 November 2025 

Empathy

– How to listen to others

– Transforming enemy images

Module 8 – 10 December 2025 

Honesty and gratitude

– How to express what’s important to you

– Vulnerability and integrity

Practice sessions (18:00-19:30 Berlin time)

10 September, 24 September, 8 October, 22 October, 5 November, 19 November, 3 December and 17 December 2025.

How:

Online on Zoom (you will receive the link to the meeting after registration, check your email!).

To participate, you need a stable internet connection, your preferred device with a microphone and camera, a pen and a notebook. You also need to be able to communicate well in English.

What’s included in our training course:

– 8 workshops (3 hours long): We will meet on 3 September, 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 29 October, 12 November, 26 November, and 10 December 2025. These sessions will be recorded.

– 8 practice sessions (1,5 hours long): Every second week (10 September, 24 September, 8 October, 22 October, 5 November, 19 November, 2 December, and 17 December 2025) you will have the opportunity to meet each other and one of the trainers to practice different exercises and/or to have extra empathy session. These sessions will not be recorded.

– 36 hours in total

– 4 trainers: We are all experienced with sharing NVC in different environments for many years, 3 of us are certified by the Centre for Nonviolent Communication.

– 8 video recordings: You will receive access to recorded sessions, so you can go back to them whenever you want.

– PDF booklets: Each module will be accompanied by a PDF file containing theory and exercises.

– Empathy Buddies: You will meet a specific person once a week for regular practice of listening with empathy (empathy buddies will be changed every four weeks).

– The certificate of participation: You will receive a certificate confirming that you have taken part in this training course.

Our program contains many different features to satisfy different learning styles and to really support you in integrating the NVC knowledge and experience into your everyday life. Among others, we will use:

– visuals (both videos and pictures)

– writing

– reading

– listening

– speaking

– observing

– acting

– role-playing

– exercising with made-up examples

– working with real-life dilemmas

– taking other peoples’ perspectives.

This will offer you as many opportunities as possible to install a supporting change system on a deeper level.

It’s an intense course, so besides the workshops and practice sessions of 1½-3h a week, make sure you have space for 1-2 h/week for meeting your empathy buddy and self-studies.

Price:

Regular: 690 Euro

Promotion till 31 July 2025: 545 Euro

If the price is the only thing that stops you from participating, please write to us, and we will do our best to find a solution.

Registration: https://empathiceurope.com/online/product/nvc-solid-foundations/ 

What participants say:

– “The NVC Intensive Course unexpectedly brought a great change of awareness to my way of communicating with, and understanding, my surroundings. We were given great communication tools and exercises throughout the course. Communication tools to use even after the course. The group dynamic with fellow peers was beautiful. The professionalism and vast knowledge of the trainers were nothing but impressive. I highly recommend this course.” Nella

– “In an intimate and authentic space, you can learn and experience possibilities to connect more deeply with life… Those are surprising and touching moments.” Pari

– “I highly recommend this course, as a beginner-level course. It was very thorough and comprehensive. Thank you!” Sofie

– “I took this course to teach me how to communicate with my adult daughter. We were becoming more distant with time. Little did I know the course would teach me about myself, how I felt and why and to risk being vulnerable by making a request. To change my language of blame and judgment to one of feelings and needs. I got so much more than I could have hoped for – an understanding of myself and others and a rekindling with my daughter and my grandkids. Thank you so much for such a valuable gift!” Sigrid 

– “This course was an excellent opportunity to further explore the language of NVC through practice. The course trainers are skilled in using NVC and the openness of communication during all course sessions was refreshing and contributed to the sense of connection that was apparent amongst the group.”  Catherine

Contact:

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

Trainers:

– Joachim Berggren (CNVC Certified Trainer)

– Magdalena Malinowska-Berggren (CNVC Certified Trainer)

– Paulina Orbitowska-Fernandez (CNVC Certified Trainer)

– Cori Liebhart (Trainer of empathic communication)

More about us: https://www.empathiceurope.com/about/