WHEN: Saturday 18 AND Sunday 19 Oct 2025, 9:15am - 4:30pm
WHERE: Currumbin Ecovillage, Queensland
ARE YOU:
- experiencing recurring conflicts?
wanting to deal with conflict more effectively?
- regularly experiencing situations of being attacked, disrespected, judged, misunderstood, etc. ?
- struggling to manage your reactivity in key relationships?
- feeling powerless or “less than” in relationship with others?
- longing to feel more empowered and creatively in charge of your life and its direction?
- frustrated by the obstacles and things not working out the way you want?
Then this 2-day Foundational Training "The Gifts of Compassionate Communication" could be for you.
This 2-day training in Compassionate Communication (aka Nonviolent Communication or NVC) will be a foundational training for those new to this model as well as a brush-up for those who have some experience of it. The workshop is interactive, fun and a very safe space in which you will be gently guided and supported to work on key interactions in important relationships in your life, in an empowering way.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:
* Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
* Cultivate More Meaningful * Connections With Others
* Respond Instead of React
* Develop Your Self-Awareness
* Transform Your Inner Critic
* Have Stronger Boundaries
* Avoid Burnout
* Create More Balance
* Gain Clarity Around What Matters to You
* Deepen Your Empathy Skills
* Support Others to Your Capacity
* Be More of Your Authentic Self with Others
* Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat of Your Life
* Creatively Direct Your Life Energy With Discernment
WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE:
- how to be fully present with people
deep listening skills
- being clear about what you want in any interaction
- how to lean into conflict & tension in a safe supportive way
- why communication can turn so readily into conflict
- how to unlearn old ingrained habits of communicating
- ways to regulate your nervous system
- 4 steps for transforming judgements into connection
- how to be more honest
- skilful ways to deal with conflict
- how to have stronger boundaries
- emotional literacy
- empathy skills
- self compassion
- how to be true to yourself
- ways to nurture relationships
- how to get more of what you want in life through making clear requests
- what to do when it's all going pear-shaped
- how to grow a state of gratitude and appreciation
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* Skilful Facilitation from Certified and Experienced NVC Trainers
* Support from Highly Experienced support team
* Comprehensive Reference Materials
* Small Group Guided Practice
ABOUT US
Alistair McKinnon and Filippa Araki are both certified trainers in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with the International Centre for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org).
Alistair is a somatic mindfulness psychotherapist trained in the Hakomi method (trauma-informed) and an experienced Certified Focusing Professional (a somatic inner inquiry process). He brings many years of experience in delivering NVC training and one-on-one counselling with individuals and couples. Learn more about Alistair at consciousdirections.com.au
Filippa has been an educator and trainer in the communications field for over 30 years and has been sharing her love of Compassionate Communication for over ten years through workshops, online courses and one-on-one coaching. She also practises and studies various body-based therapeutic approaches (focusing, somatic experiencing and IFS). Learn more about Filippa at compassionlounge.com
Previous participants said:
Filippa did a great job explaining a concept that is not easy for people who are programmed to communicate violently since we were born. She’s clear, organised and passionate and very knowledgable! I highly recommend the course.
- Vera Albequerque, cross-cultural and communications consultant
A really interesting and different perspective approach to dealing with the 4-step model, especially the dance floor - it seemed easier. Really well organised weekend. Great cross-section of working with everyone in our group.
- Karla
Compassionate Communication workshop is life changing and will transform your relationships and the way you communicate with others. I highly recommend it.
- Jessica Ter, communications manager
It was a great experience working with Filippa and her team. They were very attentive and helpful and I got lots from the workshop to be able to explore after. Thank you!
- Dara Batista
Great workshop, beautiful environment. Filippa has so much energy that she is able to give constant guidance and input.
- D.S.
A course that would be valuable to anyone who wants to learn how to communicate in a more effective and harmonious way.
- participant
I can see how my life is gecoming easier and more peaceful in relationships from using NVC. Whether the motivation is to fix something or be the best version of myself, it is absolutely a skill that is going to change the world.
- G.C.
This workshop helped bring my conflicting moment to perspective. Gives me a reason to be a better, kind person.
- Diana T.
An invaluable recalibration. Bringing me more into connection with myself and others.
- Hannah
A foundational experience in NVC that will demolish pre-existing language models while genty rebuilding a new connection to communicating.
- Xander Mamas
Also check out other Workshops in Currumbin Valley, Virtual events in Currumbin Valley.
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