WHAT IS IT ?

Giraffe Path is a weekly online practice group dedicated to the through study of classical

Non Violent Communication.

Each session focuses on one chapter from the seminal NVC resource written the  OG himself, Marshal Rosenberg's : Non Violent Communication: : a language for life.​

The form of the practices will be largely taken from the now renown  guide book by

Lucy Leu : Non Violent Communication : Companion Workbook 

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Basically everything Marshal wanted us to know & understand about NVC

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HOW DOES IT WORK ?​

Every session is an interactive exploration of a core concepts of Non Violent Communication

These are the founding principles outlined by Marshal in the chapters of his book. 

We will be in a closed group, using examples from our own lives, to bring insight & growth in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

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We have divided the 13 chapters into two separate modules.  

The first module is chapters 1 - 6. The second module is chapters 7 - 13.

You can attend one or both of the modules .

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​WHAT WILL WE LEARN ? 

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Module 1

Week 1 29 May.  :

Giving from the heart. Meeting the group and exploring: 'natural giving' in our lives

Week 2: 5 June :   

Communication that blocks Compassion : Exploring the Four D's of Disconnection

Week 3: 12 June :

Observing without Evaluating : Moving from Static to Fluid Language

Week 4: 19 June :

Identifying & Expressing Feelings : Feelings, your internal guidance system 

Week 5: 26 June :

Taking Responsibility : The four ways to listen & the beginnings of personal power through NVC

Week 6: 3 July:

Requests that enrich life : What do you actually want and how to ask for it - the three options in NVC

 

BREAK: 8-20 July

 

Module 2:  mmm getting juicy ​

Week 7 :24 July

Receiving Empathically : Listening that moves mountains and clears waters

Week 8 : 31 July : 

The power of Empathy :  This is the heart of our new super power

Week 9 : 7 August : 

Connecting Compassionately with Ourselves :  Being kind to me with tools for working with self judgement and regret

Week 10: 14 August:

Expressing Anger Fully :  Recognising the danger in the demand whilst honouring what matters to us

Week 11: 21 August

The Protective Use of Force : Turning have to's into want to's and turning punishment into responsibility 

Week 12: 28 August :

Liberating Ourselves & Counselling Others : Being realistic and empathic with myself, who do I want to be in my world 

Week 13: 4 September:

Expressing Appreciation in NVC : The power of giraffe juice & Goodbye . . until next time.

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WHAT IF I HAVE NEVER STUDIED NVC BEFORE ?

We do require participants to have done an introductory workshop in NVC before.

If you have not done an NVC workshop before here are your options:​

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1)  Join our online Emergency Readiness Preparation Day ( four hours online ) 

 

​2) Attend the in person Art of Honest Dialogue Introduction to NVC  on the 7+8 June 2025 .

​      You can then join a later Cohort of  the Giraffe Path Practice Group       ​

 

 

 

BUT I DON'T OWN THESE BOOKS ?

Not to worry. You don't need to. We will be giving you the hand outs you need.

And each book can be found in open source material here:

Marshal Rosenberg's Book  https://encr.pw/languageforlife

Lucy Leu's Non Violent Communication Companion : https://encr.pw/nvcworkbook

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​ALL RIGHT, I AM INTERESTED. SO WHO IS FACILITATING?​

MEET THE TEAM ...​

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SOUNDS GREAT. SO WHAT IS THE COST ?

Per module ( so module 1 or 2 ) :  ZAR 1000

For both modules ( all 13 sessions ) ZAR 1800

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GREAT SIGN ME UP

Fantastic. We look forward to playing & learning with you. 

Once your payment has been made you will receive an email with the information you need. You are welcome to contact us anytime with further queries. 

All you need to do now is choose if you are attending one or both modules 

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​Module 1                                         Module 2                                         Modules 1 + 2 

May 29 - June 3                               July 24 - September 4                    May 29 - September 4

Chapters 1- 6                                  Chapters 7 - 13                                 Chapters 1 - 13

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