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Joining an NVC practice group is a highly effective way of deepening your practice of NVC, and is also likely to offer satisfying interpersonal connections. These practice groups are independently organized. Capital NVC is not responsible for their operation. Information on practice groups is provided here as a service to the community.

  • Arlington - Weekend Practice Group
    Virginia

    We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1:30-4 pm . We are currently meeting in Arlington in a room at Saint Georges Church, 915 N. Oakland St. half a block from the Virginia Square metro. We are an open group, but our meeting place is sometimes locked. Please call for the room number and to let us know you’re coming for the first time. Our usual format is a check-in, discussion of a chapter from the book Nonviolent Communication, and practice exercises.

    Contact Barb Goodman for exact dates or to be put on an email list. Quickest response is by calling 703 522-7102. Email address: bargoo12 -at- gmail.com

  • Baltimore, MD Practice Group
    Maryland

    Every other Sunday evening, 5:30-7:30 pm
    at Salem Lutheran Church

    Do you want a closer connection to the people you love? Would you like more harmony, ease and respect at work or at home? Would you like to create your life based on your values? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you might like to learn about Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

    The Baltimore Nonviolent Communication Practice Group supports each other’s learning and practice of NVC by strengthening our ability to compassionately connect with ourselves and one another.

    If you are interested in joining a small group of people who are cultivating Nonviolent Communication in Baltimore, please contact us or come to one of our meetings. We welcome people interested in learning more about how NVC can transform your personal and professional relationships. For answers to questions about the Baltimore group, please contact Christina Pham Linhoff at clin...@gmail.com, 410-458-2371.

  • Columbia, MD Practice Group
    Maryland

    Second Mondays each month, 7:00-8:30 pm

    A new practice group is forming in Columbia, Maryland!

    The first session will be led by 2 people who have attended the Baltimore NVC Practice Group, but there will be rotating leadership and meeting location, as the group develops.

    All are welcome, whether curious or committed. For more info, please call contact Judy Colligan at jlcbolero@verizon. net or 410-730-4712.

  • Northern Virginia Practice Group
    Virginia

    2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

    Oakton, Virginia

    This practice group, which has been meeting in the Oakton area for several years is open to new members. Group members spend their meeting exploring NVC themes. Some prior experience with NVC is requested: please call or email for information or with questions.

    Contact: Terri Fischer at 703-638-5995 or fischer.terri@gmail.com.

  • Occoquan/Lake Ridge Introductory Practice Group
    Virginia

    Exciting new group is now forming to begin meeting by 2nd week of January 2009, meeting in Lake Ridge/Occoquan, VA.

    Open to people who want to learn NVC, and people with NVC experience and wanting to expand your ability to speak compassionately. Will meeting on each Monday or Wednesday night work best for you?

    Please will you contact Kelley of ‘The Kneaded Touch’ on 703-494-7699 or Sally at speaknvc@bigfoot.com to join us?

  • Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids Thursday Evening and Friday Morning Practice Groups
    Virginia

    We meet twice monthly, on 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 pm and 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9:30 am-11:30 am in Reston, Virginia.
    Contact Robin Feldman at danc...@verizon.net or call Louisa Davis at 703/860-1203.

  • Reston Practice Group
    Virginia

    Open Practice Group in Reston meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:15 PM.

    Welcoming, mixed experience level practice group has room for a few more people. Email Louisa Davis or call her at 703-860-1203 for more information. Louisa is a graduate of the BayNVC 08 NVC Leadership Program and Brooklyn NVC 09 Facilitating Change Program. Come join us!

  • Takoma Park Friday Morning Practice Group
    Maryland

    Friday Mornings, 10:30-12:30

    A daytime Practice Group for those who want NVC learning, growth, connection and empathy—at a time that might better fit into their schedules. This is a “Deepening Skills” group, with some previous NVC experience requested.

    This is an on-going group whose members commit to making ongoing attendance a priority over a period of time. The group has decided to 'stay small', so there is often a waiting list for prospective members.

    Facilitated by Jeanne Marcus and Julia Jarvis. Contact: jdmarcus@comcast.net or juliajar@erols.com to register, to get more information, or for questions about experience requested.

  • Takoma Park Tuesday Evening Practice Group
    District of Columbia ! Maryland

    Meets in Takoma, DC or Takoma Park, MD

    Tuesday nights, 7:30 pm - 9:30 p.m.

    This is an open, drop-in group, currently meeting a few blocks from the Takoma Metro stop. Our usual format is to have short check-ins, then an NVC teaching piece for the whole group, and some time for work in pairs or triads, either empathy or practice related to the learning piece. We often use role plays or worksheets and also have used the Empathy Labyrinth and Dance Floors. Facilitated by Hally Childs and Kathy Carroll.

    For more information contact:

    Hally Childs - 301 270 8754 or hallych AT** gmail.com

  • WES NVC Practice Group - Silver Spring, select Thursdays
    Maryland

    This group meets in Silver Spring two Thursdays a month, from 7:00-9:15 pm. Many members are associated with the Washington Ethical Society. For information, contact Bob Wentworth.

Start a new group! If you have a group of individuals who would be interested in forming an NVC practice group, we would like to support you in getting started. Please contact us.