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Celebrate Marshall Rosenberg October 6!

Submitted on Apr 30, 2018

Marshall Rosenberg (October 6, 1934 - February 7, 2015), the founder of Nonviolent Communication, brought many of us a consciousness of living in compassion with ourselves and others and communication skills that have deeply enhanced our lives and our relationships.

In honor of Marshall and his gifts to so many, we will celebrate him, his work and his life on the anniversary of his birthday, Saturday, October 6. These celebrations could be picnics, potlucks, gratitude circles, birthday parties or ???

So far, celebrations in Ashland, Eugene, Portland and Bend are being planned...

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Empathy Tent up and running in Eugene

Submitted on Mar 29, 2017

Eugene's Saturday Market opens for the season on Saturday, April 1st and the Empathy Tent will be there again this year!

Volunteers set it up at 10:45a and there are 3 "Listening shifts", 11a - 1p, 1p - 3p and 3p - 5p. Ideally, there are 2 volunteers "Listeners" listening together to the "Listenee" (person getting empathy) in each of the 3 shifts, so there are plenty of opportunities to be involved. If you are new or rusty with your empathy skills, you can be paired with an experienced Listener. If you want to help, but not willing to be a Listener, your assistance is needed to set...

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Eugene Organizing Committee Hosts Robert Gonzalez Workshop in March

Submitted on Dec 10, 2016

Robert Gonzalez will have only one in-Oregon training in 2017 and it will be in Eugene March 3, 4, 5.

"The work of Living Compassion emerges from my own inner journey enriched and inspired by many people with whom I have enjoyed being and working. What I share is centered in the dimension of the heart; it is what is most deeply alive in me and the most meaningful activity in my life" Robert tells us.

Robert Gonzales was certified as a trainer of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 1986 by Marshall Rosenberg. He has led over 20 International Intensive Trainings and hundreds of...

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Empathy Tent at Eugene Holiday Market

Submitted on Mar 28, 2016

The Empathy Tent is now at Eugene's Holiday Market in the Farmer's Market area. It will be there every weekend the Farmer's Market is open, which includes both Saturday and Sunday, until December 18. So far the Empathy Tent has been very popular, in part due to a sign out front of booth that says, "Holiday Market Specials - Election Empathy, Shopping Blues, Holiday Celebrations". Both "Listenees" and "Listeners" have reported having many needs met, including: Community, Support, Learning, Contribution and Empathy! If you would like to volunteer as a Listener or have questions please...

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