Communication Workshops

Develop Ease with Conflict: Learn to Facilitate Conflict Conversations

At the end of the talk, someone from the audience asked the Dalai Lama, “Why didn’t you fight back against the Chinese?”  The Dalai Lama looked down, swung his feet just a bit, then looked back up at us with a gentle smile, “Well, war is obsolete, you know.”  Then after a few moments, his face grave, he said, “Of course the mind can rationalize fighting back ... but the heart, the heart would never understand.  Then you would be divided in yourself.  The heart and the mind, and the war would be inside you.”

Are you weary that, despite your best intentions to connect, they sometimes end up in greater disconnection? Do you long to let go of “fighting back” and to trust your heart in those moments of conflict? Come join us for this workshop gathering to:

• Learn to listen deeply.
• Practice staying present in the midst of challenging conflict and intensity.
• Experience an increased sense of empowerment and skills in navigating conflict and in facilitating mutually satisfying agreements.
• Enjoy community of others who, too, want more meaningful relationships.
• Take advantage of opportunities to heal your own personal situations.
• Feel the holding of a safe and nurturing space that supports opening your heart.

I love Teresa’s ‘relationship first’ approach to her teaching, parenting, coaching, and quite honestly anyone she encounters in her life! I enjoy learning from her by witnessing her model authentically living the practice of non-violence.”

In this workshop, it was such a gift and pleasure for me to see you be innocent, playful and courageous. It inspired me to step more into bringing my business into the world.”

Teresa embodies the spirit of her teaching. Her style is direct while coming from a place of compassion. She is warm, funny and wonderfully intense. If you want more satisfying communication with your fellow human beings, to speak from your heart, she can teach you how.”

I liked the way you led the workshop. Your engagement and presence with the participants.  By you demonstrating the exercises, I felt that I could relate to it more, and it made me want to do it too. I also felt that you were just being yourself, which was appealing to me. I liked your excitement too.”

I remember you being the first person to ‘show’ me self-empathy.  That was like the one little sweet drop I needed. Thank you for giving me that gift…it has had a huge impact on my life.”

(Image: "Sun in the Pieniny, Poland" by Bartosz Kosiorek)

Event Fees:

Registration $ 95.00

Learn Nonviolent Communication (NVC): A Language of LIFE

Experience the power of Nonviolent Communication.

The more deeply you understand other people, the more you will appreciate them, the more reverent you will feel about them. To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground. ~ Stephen R. Covey

Are you craving deeper and more meaningful relationships? Do you long to make your way through your world with a sense of understanding, appreciation, and reverence toward the people in your life? Come join us for this workshop gathering to:

• Learn to listen deeply.
• Practice speaking  authentically so you’ll be heard.
• Experience an increased sense of empowerment.
• Enjoy community of others who, too, want more meaningful relationships.
• Take advantage of opportunities to heal your own personal situations.
• Feel the holding of a safe and nurturing space that supports opening your heart.

I love Teresa’s ‘relationship first’ approach to her teaching, parenting, coaching, and quite honestly anyone she encounters in her life! I enjoy learning from her by witnessing her model authentically living the practice of non-violence.”

In this workshop, it was such a gift and pleasure for me to see you be innocent, playful and courageous. It inspired me to step more into bringing my business into the world.”

Teresa embodies the spirit of her teaching. Her style is direct while coming from a place of compassion. She is warm, funny and wonderfully intense. If you want more satisfying communication with your fellow human beings, to speak from your heart, she can teach you how.”

I liked the way you led the workshop. Your engagement and presence with the participants.  By you demonstrating the exercises, I felt that I could relate to it more, and it made me want to do it too. I also felt that you were just being yourself, which was appealing to me. I liked your excitement too.”

I remember you being the first person to ‘show’ me self-empathy.  That was like the one little sweet drop I needed. Thank you for giving me that gift…it has had a huge impact on my life.”

Image: Flower from the Giant Amazon Water Lilly (Victoria amazonica) at the Adelaide Botanic Garden by Bilby

Event Fees:

Registration $ 95.00

Making Peace with Your Inner Critic

When the inner critic lays gently down by our side, we live in peace together. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. ~Marianne Williamson Are you weary of a voice inside your head telling you you’re bad, wrong, or not good enough? Do you long to make your way through your world with ease and grace – embodying your “powerful beyond measure” self? Come join us for this workshop gathering to:

• Connect with and soothe your inner critic’s voice.
• Identify the deeper need of the critic.
• Enjoy community of others who, too, want inner peace.
• Take advantage of opportunities to heal your own personal situations.
• Feel the holding of a safe and nurturing space that supports opening your heart.

I love Teresa’s ‘relationship first’ approach to her teaching, parenting, coaching, and quite honestly anyone she encounters in her life! I enjoy learning from her by witnessing her model authentically living the practice of non-violence."

In this workshop, it was such a gift and pleasure for me to see you be innocent, playful and courageous. It inspired me to step more into bringing my business into the world."

Teresa embodies the spirit of her teaching. Her style is direct while coming from a place of compassion. She is warm, funny and wonderfully intense. If you want more satisfying communication with your fellow human beings, to speak from your heart, she can teach you how."

I liked the way you led the workshop. Your engagement and presence with the participants.  By you demonstrating the exercises, I felt that I could relate to it more, and it made me want to do it too. I also felt that you were just being yourself, which was appealing to me. I liked your excitement too."

I remember you being the first person to ‘show’ me self-empathy.  That was like the one little sweet drop I needed. Thank you for giving me that gift…it has had a huge impact on my life.”

(Image: "the lion and the lamb" by Tommy Chandra)

Event Fees:

Registration $ 95.00