Theme: Nonviolent Communication for Our Children’s World
Bengaluru, India | February 23 – March 3, 2024
We are delighted to invite you to an International Intensive Training (IIT) in Bengaluru, India, from February 23 to March 3, 2024). Join this transformative, in-depth, and immersive learning laboratory!
With the theme “NVC for our children’s world”, this IIT brings focus to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) processes, capapcites and consciousness, to nurture possibilities of growth and change for generations to come. This transformative journey delves deeply into the core values of compassion, connection, and collaboration, supporting the way for more empathy, understanding, and harmony.
Through learning sessions, home groups, coaching, and feedback, our team of five Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainers will guide you through the core curriculum of NVC at different levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
The IIT curriculum was developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg PhD, and has been delivered across the world by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. This training programme is enriched by the presence of a vibrant international community, from different countries, cultural backgrounds, professions, and walks of life.
Reserve your spot today to be part of this transformative experience!
Read below for details on the training, key programme takeaways, about the trainers, and the venue! You can also follow the links in the menu bar at the top of this page.
Details at a Glance
Format: In-person, 9-day residential retreat
Languages: English
Begins: Friday, 23-February-2024 (11:00 AM)
Ends: Sunday, 3-March-2024 (02:00 PM)
Location: The School of Ancient Wisdom, (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) | Read more
Trainers: Martha Lasley, Stephanie Bachmann Mattei, Frank Gaschler, Manasi Saxena, Mironel de Wilde | Read more
Tuition Fees for Indian Subcontinent Participants: INR 45000 | Read more
Special discount for Indian participants working in Social sector: INR 20000.
For Indian participants employed within the past two years in development NGOs, foundations, civil society organizations, charitable institutions, women’s groups, community collectives, faith-based entities, trade unions, professional associations, social movements, and advocacy groups.
Tuition Fees for International Participants: $2,175 (Early Bird Price before 14-Nov-2023) & $2,495 (Standard Priciing from 15-Nov-2023 and after) | Read more
Financial Assistance available, Please contact the organisers to find out more.
Venue Cost: INR 22,000 (double room), INR 22,000 (triple room), or INR 5000 (only meals) | Read more
Organizers: Kunal and Team | Read more
For any queries, you can write to india-iit-2024-organizer@cnvc.org.
Pre-booking for this event is open!
Once you have filled out the form above, the organisers will be in touch. You will not be charged for pre-booking.
Key Takeaways
The IIT curriculum, designed originally by Marshall B. Rosenberg, is oriented towards an immersive and transformative learning experience, at all levels: deep personal grwoth, nurturing compassionate relationships, conflict tranformation, and social change towarda a world where everybody’s needs matter. Read more about our theme, and key learning highlights and takeaways here.
Here is a quick overview of the key takeaways you can expect from this IIT.
Transform Conflict, Connect through Dialogue: .Stay calm and composed when faced with difficult messages. Express and handle anger in a respectful way to heal and improve relationships. Transform criticism into constructive feedback.
NVC for Social Change: Share the power of Nonviolent Communication to transform lives and communities. Facilitate collaborative decision-making and empower collective efforts for a harmonious world.
Inner Tranformation and Personal Growth: Free yourself from negative thought patterns and embrace inner peace. Turn anger into life-serving energy for understanding and empathy. Infuse gratitude into your everyday practice to enrich your life and the lives of others.
Empower Heartfelt Connections: Learn to build and strengthen relationships by communicating with compassion and authenticity with loved ones. Learn how to navigate tough conversations with confidence and turn conflicts into opportunities for cooperation.
Trainers
Each member of the training team is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Click on any names or pictures to read more about them!
Stephanie Bachmann Mattei
Certified Trainer, Assessor and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher
Organisers: Kunal and Team
Kunal
Kunal is an advocate for social change. Despite his engineering background, he chose to pursue a career as a social worker in an NGO. He works with the Government to bring large-scale social transformations within slum communities in India. His journey involves a continuous quest for knowledge and the assimilation of various tools for social change, including Nonviolent Communication, Sociocracy, Restorative Circle, Permaculture, and Enneagram. By integrating these approaches, he aims to empower himselfs and support local people around him. Kunal holds a weekly NVC practice group in Hindi, and translating NVC materials in local language. He has been instrumental in organizing large-scale NVC events in India.
Pre-registration Form
After you submit the pre-registration form, the organisers will be in touch to confirm your participation by making your payment. Instructions will be emailed to you after you submit the pre-registration form.
Read more about the full Retreat Fees here.
This is a Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) event, part of CNVC’s flagship training programme designed by Marshall Rosenberg and implemented all over the globe by Certified NVC Trainers.
enCOMPASSion Foundation is delighted to support this event.
For any queries, you can write to india-iit-2024-organizer@cnvc.org.