Practice Groups
Practice groups provide opportunities for learning, growth, and connection to the principles of Nonviolent Communication, within a supportive community. The consistent structure can help you apply and integrate NVC awareness in your daily life.

Local practice groups are self forming, and lead by students of NVC, with different levels of experience. Group format and structure can vary widely depending on the needs and learning levels of group participants. We encourage you to find the group that meets your specific learning needs or help to create one yourself.

Open Groups
The following practice groups in your area are open to new members. To learn more about a group or to join, please contact the listed group facilitator.

Drop-in Study Group
Facilitator: Mark Roberts *
Description: Drop-in NVC study group.
Pot luck food in beginning half hour.
*Shared leadership, hosted, as needed by Mark Roberts
Prerequisites: None
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: TBA, Eugene, OR
Group Duration: Begins April 12, 2006, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: None
Group Maximum: 12 Members
Contact   541-342-1196
 

Nurture Yourself - Body and Soul
Facilitator: Lisa-Marie DiVincent, professional counselor, mediator, and facilitator
Description: Weekly group using NVC theory and practice to support yourself and others in self-nurturing through giving and receiving empathy, setting goals, using creativity, and having fun.
Gathering new members; starting date to be announced. (Not necessarily the date listed below.)
DONATION REQUESTED: $25 - 15 weekly is warmly requested; open to energy exchanges.
Prerequisites: None. All are welcome.
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: South Eugene Area, Eugene, OR 97405
Group Duration: Begins April 19, 2006, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials: None.
Group Maximum: 25 Members
Contact   541-484-7366
 

Community Practice Group
Facilitator: rotating facilitators
Description: A flexible practice group with lessons, exercises, role plays, empathy sessions, etc.
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at the McNail-Riley House, the little green Victorian at the corner of 13th and Jefferson.
Prerequisites: none. Dropins and newcomers welcome.
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: 13th and Jefferson, Eugene, OR
Group Duration: Begins January 1, 2004, Ending undetermined
Required Books/Materials:
Group Maximum: 10 Members
Contact   541-341-1690
 

Start a Practice Group
For info on starting your own practice group,
see Start a Practice Group covering the following topics:

• Practice Group Considerations
• Sample Group Structures
• Host or Facilitate a Group
• Find Support