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Exploring Nonviolent Communication: Speak & Listen from the Heart
Songbird Supper Club

Transform everyday conversations into opportunities for understanding and harmony—no prior experience needed!

Learning objectives:

• Identify and express your feelings and needs honestly
• Listen empathetically without judgment or defensiveness
• Make clear, doable requests that inspire cooperation  
• Resolve conflicts peacefully in personal and work relationships  
• Build self-empathy habits to stay grounded during emotionally charged moments
• Learn skills to repair damaged relationships
• Set boundaries and say “no” in ways that strengthen trust and connection

8 weekly sessions (2 hours each)

Led by Steve Torma, co-founder of The REAL Center in Asheville and former president of Earthaven Ecovillege. Steve has been a lifetime, peace and justice activist, lived in community for 45 years, and taught NVC for the last 15 years both locally and nationally. 

Leave with practical tools, deeper self-awareness, and a supportive community—plus your first “empathy victory” story to share!