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BayNVC - Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
"Peaceful Families, Peaceful World" ProjectPeaceful Families, Peaceful World, a joint project of BayNVC and the international Center for Nonviolent Communication, was founded in 2001 to support the transformation of parenting practices so that families throughout the world can experience compassion, connection and peace. Our project arises from a desire to contribute directly to the wellbeing of parents and children, as well as from the recognition that our parenting in large part shapes the adults of the next generation. Since our long-term vision is a world where everyone's needs matter and people have the skills for making peace, working to transform parenting practices is of paramount importance. The Peaceful Families, Peaceful World Project offers numerous programs and services aimed at supporting the transformation of parenting practices and consciousness, including:
During Family Camp, I discovered a deeper understanding of NVC that has helped
me get in touch with the connection I had always been hoping for with my family.
The experience also awakened my understanding of the spiritual consciousness within NVC,
of holding that your needs matter as much as my own. I have been so dedicated to integrating
NVC in my life since Family Camp. Thank you for creating and supporting
the space that contributed so profoundly to a deeper meaning in my life.
- BayNVC Family Camp Participant
Current and Upcoming Programs for Parents: National and international trainings, workshops, and opportunities for parents and families:
Online groups, written and audio materials on parenting with NVC
Recent Highlights 2006-2007
Parent Peer Leadership Program CelebrationsWe are full of celebration about the successful completion of the pilot year of our newest program, the Parent Peer Leadership Program (PPLP). The PPLP is a 9-month program for NVC practitioners who want to acquire the experience, skills and support to share NVC effectively with other parents. During the 06-07 pilot year, twenty peer leaders from the U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Canada participated in this program. While many people who are inspired by NVC and who would like to share it with others choose not to do so (for a variety of reasons), 100% of the participants in the pilot program are or will be sharing NVC by the end of 2007. This is a huge celebration for us, attesting to the power of the model of supported peer leadership we have developed, and giving us hope about the potential for reaching many more parents around the world. Below are just two of many celebrations shared by program participants.
I am feeling such a deep sense of gratitude for ALL that you have done to
create the PPLP. It is such a major part of the mortar for me, helping keep
the bricks in place as I attempt to re-create a vision for my family.
I am overcome with intense emotion at the sheer magnitude of value
and meaning that this group holds for me. This work. The intensity
of knowing that I am on a path, heading in a
direction that is nourishing me and my sons in the richest possible way I can imagine.
Karn Anderson, Minnesota, USA, PPLP 06 participant
The support I've received in becoming a lay-leader has helped me set aside perfectionist
ideals so that I can put one foot ahead of the other in reaching out to other parents -
starting NOW! The response to my sharing NVC has been so gratifying; it gives me a
sense of purpose and meaning,
that what I have to offer is valuable and I can share my inspiration even as I try to live it.
Erika Jennings, Washington, USA, PPLP 06 participant
How can you contribute to this Project?
Inbal Kashtan - NVC trainer and co-founder of BayNVC - coordinates the Peaceful Families, Peaceful World Project for CNVC and BayNVC. For further information, please contact Karin Morris, Inbal's assistant, at nvcparenting@mindspring.com.
![]() Parents and children, building a human pyramid at BayNVC's Family Camp, July 2005 |
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