A NonViolent Communication circle in the Comox Valley
Have you heard of NonViolent Communication (NVC) but aren’t really sure what it is? Or maybe you’ve “read the book,” found it interesting, and wanted to make it happen in your life, but it never really stuck?
If either of these sounds like you, you’re in the right place. In January 2027, I’m offering a one-hour introduction followed by a four-session circle, meeting every other week, to help you move from knowing NVC to living it.
Where do you start?
New to NVC? Join the one-hour introduction on Monday, January 18, then continue with the circle starting January 25. Register for the introduction + circle
Think of it like meditation: a single class can show you what mindfulness feels like, but it takes ongoing practice for it to change how you move through your day. Nonviolent Communication is no different. The introduction gives you a first taste. The circle turns it into a skill you can use.
And these are skills for the moments when you don't have an AI to help you find the right words for an email: the real-time, real-world conversations at the dinner table, in a meeting, in the car... Conflict and tension are a normal part of being in relationship with people. NVC gives you a way to move through it without losing the connection.
Are there conversations you’d like to have but don’t know how to start? Important topics that get put under the rug and create tension in your relationships, with a partner, your kids, a colleague, a parent? Would you like that to change?
Then this is for you. You don’t need to be good at this, just wanting to learn and get better at it. And no one is ever asked to share more than they want to.
Introduction to NonViolent Communication
A one-hour session for anyone curious about NVC. No experience needed.
You’ll leave with the core framework of NVC and a first sense of how it works. It’s also your way into the circle if you have no previous NVC experience.
Four sessions to move from “I know it” to “I live it.”
A small group, 8 seats maximum, of people who want to make NVC happen in their lives. Every session follows a similar rhythm and brings something new:
Check-in: We settle in and share reflections.
New learning: I share and demonstrate a new topic, such as making a request or working with inner conflict. I adapt the topics to the needs of the group.
Integration: Participants work in pairs to practice the learning, I answer questions and give feedback.
Harvesting: We close together, sharing what we learned and the questions that remain.
You’ll leave each session with something new, whether it’s a new concept, a deeper layer of something familiar or a new insight on a situation you brought.
Dates: Mondays, January 25, February 8, February 22 and March 8, 2027
Who it’s for: People with some prior NVC training, whether that’s the January 18 introduction or a previous course elsewhere. If you’ve learned NVC elsewhere, let's chat so we can see together whether the circle fits where you are.
What people have said about past events:
Thank you for offering an interesting, informative and well-presented workshop... The interactive activities added to the learning.
Marie's passion and style = engaged learning... It would be amazing to be part of a NVC Community of Practice.
I was so incredibly impressed by this presentation... I will be happy to refer you to others who may require your services.
Sliding scale pricing
The introduction session and the circle are offered on a sliding scale basis, in an attempt to make the offer financially available, whatever your situation in life is. Assess for yourself which Tier below reflects your current circumstances and take it from there, no questions asked!
My name is Marie Lacrampe and I'm a Relationship Facilitator.
That simply means that I support you with your relationships with others and yourself through coaching, mediated conversations and workshops. My approach integrates coaching and NonViolent Communication.
Please register using the form below. After you submit, I will reach out to you via the email you entered to give you information on how to make the payment. Once the payment is received, I will send you an email confirming your registration.
What you need to know:
Payment: e-Transfer, details provided after you submit the registration form.
Holding your spot: Your spot is held for 3 days after the details for the e-Transfer are sent. If payment isn't received in that window, your spot will be released.
Cancellations: Full refund if you cancel 7+ days before the introduction or the first session of the circle. After that, your payment can be applied as a credit toward a future offering. There will be no refunds for missed sessions.
Full sessions: If the introduction or the circle fills up, you can join the waitlist and I will contact you in case a spot opens
