Compassionate Communication
for Families
January 13 - March 3 , 2025
Live Sessions on Mondays
9-11 am or 4-6 pm Pacific
The Key to Happiness
Aggressive communication is everywhere—from the media to our own homes. But did you know the key to happiness isn’t wealth or success? It’s the quality of our relationships! So why aren’t we taught how to communicate well from a young age?
Most of us learn to communicate unconsciously, absorbing unhealthy patterns. But it’s time to flip the script! Conscious communication, like the Nonviolent Communication methods of Marshall Rosenberg, has healed rifts between rival gangs and strengthened millions of relationships.
In this 8-week course, your family will learn to build bridges through mindful communication. Master these skills at home, and watch the positive ripple effects at school, work, and beyond!
Most of us learn to communicate unconsciously, absorbing unhealthy patterns. But it’s time to flip the script! Conscious communication, like the Nonviolent Communication methods of Marshall Rosenberg, has healed rifts between rival gangs and strengthened millions of relationships.
In this 8-week course, your family will learn to build bridges through mindful communication. Master these skills at home, and watch the positive ripple effects at school, work, and beyond!
Helping Families Build Stronger Connections
With Nonviolent Communication (NVC), we'll discover how to connect with each other in a way that’s based on empathy, active listening, and by expressing our emotions and universal needs.
When we express our feelings openly and from the "I" place, really listen when others talk, and handle disagreements calmly— cycles of conflict naturally disappear and magic and healing take its place.
When we express our feelings openly and from the "I" place, really listen when others talk, and handle disagreements calmly— cycles of conflict naturally disappear and magic and healing take its place.
Communication Skills That Last a Lifetime
In this course, your family will create a new way of connecting—where everyone feels confident expressing their feelings, listens with empathy, and navigates conflicts with understanding. You’ll learn to communicate from the heart, making your home a space of trust and compassion.
But the benefits won’t stop there! These communication skills will ripple outward, enhancing your relationships with friends, colleagues, and your entire community.
But the benefits won’t stop there! These communication skills will ripple outward, enhancing your relationships with friends, colleagues, and your entire community.
What Your Family Will Learn
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Connecting Through the Heart
Students will explore how to listen with empathy and express their feelings honestly. They’ll learn how to hear the feelings and emotions behind the words and how to communicate in a way that strengthens their relationships.
Week 2
Observing Without Judgment
Students practice observing situations without judgment, learning how to describe actions without labels like "good" or "bad," and improving their ability to respond effectively.
Week 3
Understanding Our Needs
Students discover how to recognize and communicate their needs clearly, understanding how both unmet needs and met needs affect emotions and relationships.
Week 4
Making Requests, Not Demands
Students learn how to make clear, respectful requests without turning them into demands, understanding the difference between asking and expecting.
Week 5
Apologizing with Empathy
This week focuses on how to give sincere apologies and express empathy for others, as well as learning to give self empathy.
Week 6
Communicating with Family
Participants learn how to express and listen deeply with one another at home building closeness and connection.
Week 7
Handling Conflict
Students practice handling disagreements effectively, learning how to resolve conflicts in a way that strengthens relationships rather than harms them.
Week 8
How to Celebrate
In the final week, students learn how to express appreciation and gratitude which deepens connection.
Meet Your Instructors
Dale Hicks
Dale helps people find balance in their internal and external world through resolution of inner and outer conflict. IHe also helps people drop into their heart and anchor into the heart center. Having a strong appetite and curiosity for growth and self-discovery combined with wanting to support people on their life journey has lead Dale to studying, practicing and implementing Chinese Medicine, Non-Violent Communication, Emotive Subself Healing, Higher Alignment, Relational Life Therapy, Trauma/ Attachment theory and studying under a Sufi for several years. Dale & his partner are currently leading Heart-Centered Living classes.
Kathy Kehe
As a Soul-Centered Life Coach, Kathy encourages clients to view life as a hero's journey, transforming obstacles into paths of growth. This perspective reveals a supportive universe where hardships become catalysts for transformation, and synchronicity aids in achieving heartfelt dreams.
Rather than seeing life as an "Achievement Line" focused on external success, Kathy emphasizes the "Soul-Line," an inner journey of spiritual growth and authenticity. This shift from acquiring accolades to experiencing life as an adventure empowers individuals to find meaning, magic, and aliveness in every moment.
Our Heartfelt Guarantee
We want kids to feel capable of handling the volatile conditions of life. We want them confident in their ability to access their inner power. If your kid attends the classes, does the exercises, and you don’t witness them feeling more empowered, let us know and we will promptly provide you a full refund.
FAQ
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What is the recommended age range for this program?
We recommend our courses for families whose members are ANY age. The skills we are teaching apply to everyone, young and old.
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How many family members can join, and how much will it cost per person?
We'd love for your whole immediate family to join. The course fee covers your entire household - even if you have a big family!
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What's the time commitment required per week?
120 minutes of instruction per week, plus between 10-30 minutes per day of daily practice and activity logging.
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What materials do I need?
We'll provide you with journal pages that you can print-out and put into a binder.
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Will this course be recorded?
Yes recordings are captioned and available 48 hours after the end of the live session