Promoting a more compassionate world where everyone’s needs matter
At Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio, we envision a world where people connect across differences and resolve conflict nonviolently and collaboratively—not through the use of violence, force, or coercion but by connecting with our common humanity and engaging our compassionate nature.
We envision a world where people find creative and interactive ways to transform their conflicts through a communication process that connects us across differences in gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs. A world where peace, mutual respect, and compassionate relationships are the norm.
The use of Compassionate Nonviolent Communication (NVC):
Offers life-enriching tools to create an environment where people use communication to exchange the information necessary to resolve their differences peacefully.
Emphasizes emotional intelligence over intellectual analysis by providing a life-changing way of interacting that facilitates the flow of communication with a focus on universal human needs by employing emotional intelligence in expressing what’s going on in people.
Raises the bar for communication by relying on objective observations rather than evaluations.
Avoids making people defend themselves from value-laden judgments by employing clear requests in place of demands.
Allows everyone to get their needs met on their own terms without coercion, fear of retribution, or loss of self-esteem.
Below are some of our free offerings so you can familiarize yourself with nonviolent communication and introduce more empathy into your lives.
INTRO TO NVC:
Speak Peace with Compassionate Communication (2nd Sunday of the Month, 4-5:30pm)
Upcoming Events
We have a variety of practice groups, trainings, and courses to help you on your NVC journey.
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This series shares practices and concepts that have been deeply supportive on my own journey toward "living NVC", and is my own response to this question that I've been asked many times. Register Here
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00 PM EST
Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00 PM EST
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00 PM EDT
Sun, Apr 20, 2025, 4:30 – 6:00 PM EDT
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This series continues with more topics that have been supportive on my journey toward "living NVC".
You do not need to take 'Going Deeper, Part 1' first. Feel free to jump in where you like. Register Here.
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:30 – 4:00 PM EST
Sun, Feb 2, 2025, 2:30 – 4:00 PM EST
Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 2:30 – 4:00 PM EST
Sun, Mar 2, 2025, 2:30 – 4:00 PM EST
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Learn and practice NVC weekly in an online community setting – Learn, grow and build community!
The group will be led by CCCO facilitator Zach Yocum for 8 weeks and will explore 8 key elements of the Compassionate Communication process. Register Here.
Sun, Feb 2-Mar 23, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM EST
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This class will 1) introduce you to the overall mindset of NVC (including 4 Ds that get in the way of connection), 2) help you see what’s motivating you and others so you have more hope and less stress, and 3) give you an introduction to a 4-part language for speaking about and negotiating what you need. Register Here.
Sat, Feb 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Sat, Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
