Learning that’s Liberating

As a Center for Nonviolent Communication Certification Candidate, I’ve spent over 13 years teaching and integrating the consciousness and tools of Marshall Rosenberg’s work. It’s been a life saver!

Upcoming Groups

  • Most of us have no idea how to say 'no' and feel good about it. Instead, we are driven by guilt, shame, and fear of retribution or judgement. Habitually ignoring our inner 'no's leads to resentment, bitterness, distancing, and distrust. But what if honoring your 'no' and communicating it with care could actually deepen your relationships? In this group we will practice listening to the 'yes' behind our 'no's and sharing it with respect and power. Learn to speak from a place where everyone's needs matter, including your own! Group starting in next few months. Reach out if you're interested.

  • Empathy is a respectful understanding of ourselves or others. Want more of this in your life or the world at large? Globally, we can see where blame, shame, judgement have landed us. This group offers a step by step guide to growing empathy within yourself and your relationships. Together we will learn ways of listening and how to choose words that are actually supportive and build bridges of connection. Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication), Sarah Peyton (Resonant Self Witness), body awareness, and mindfulness. Group will begin where there are enough people signed up. Reach out if interested.

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Recent Classes

  • On April 25th, join us for a gentle, guided exploration into listening to ourselves with empathy and transforming critics into empowering support.

  • On May 2nd, join us for a gentle, guided exploration into listening to ourselves with empathy and transforming critics into empowering support.

  • On May 12th, join us for a gentle, guided exploration into listening to ourselves with empathy and transforming critics into empowering support.

    Meets at the Prescott Library.

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Class Reviews

  • "This training was extremely helpful. The NVC class has helped me to understand my own needs and listen to other's as well. Bridgette's class has improved my communication skill exponentially."

    — Class participant

  • "Bridgette always presents in an easy to follow way checking in as we go about if it makes sense and how it feels, which allows more trust and ease that is supportive of learning."

    —Class Participant

  • "As a backcountry California Conservation Corps member, Nonviolent Communication is crucial to a sucessful season. As a result of Bridgette's training, we have been able to communicate effectively and compassionately."

    — Class participant

  • "Bridgette really shined in creating a warm and welcoming training. Her vulnerability and welcoming of participants' contributions really brought out connection with the topic."

    — Class participant

  • The material was presented clearly, with plenty of pauses to ask if anyone needed clarification or had questions. There was no sense of having to hurry, which always helps me relax. Her responses beautifully modeled NVC consciousness and expression. This alone was welcome learning for me. I particularly appreciated the gentle introduction of noting body sensations, which supported my own interest in using this somatic resource for finding clarity and depth of understanding. Her clear organization of the lesson allowed in-the-moment adaptations to match the direction of the group."

    — Class Participant

  • "It was increadibly helpful with my social anxiety to be with compassionate people."

    — Class participant

  • "She created opportunity for everyone to participate. I enjoyed the low pressure approach. I also liked that Bridgette prepared us for what to expect, kept us on track, and honored the time."

    — Class participant

  • "I really enjoyed how engaging and understanding / sensitive Bridgette was in regards to how different and diverse everyone's background was. I like that she expressed that everyone is doing their best with the tools they are given."

    — Class participant

  • "I felt very comfortable opening up in the training. I got pretty emotional tapping into my core values during the values/needs playing cards exercise."

    — Class participant

  • "Bri's training helped open up the realm of possibiliites of connecting empathically with the natural world of animals, plants, fungi, rocks, sand, dirt, and gravel. Her style is positve, enthusiastic, bright, gentle, inclusive, loving, and heart centered. She helped me feel supported and focused."

    — Class participant