A Center for Restorative Solutions
Serving the Greater Seattle Area
We can shift from stuck-ness, feelings of being helpless and enemy images of others, by changing/reframing the stories we tell ourselves. I recently created this workshop with the support of Maria Lemos, for Freedom Project, (an organization here in Seattle that supports healing connection and restorative communities both inside and outside prison through the strategies of Nonviolent Communication, mindfulness, racial equity and anti-oppression). The workshop exceeded my expectations in the shifts that happened for those of us who were present, and in how it highlighted the effectiveness of the NVC communication model itself.
Warmly,
Pam Orbach
Story Telling and NVC
Date & Time: TBA
Changing/Reframing the Stories We Tell Ourselves
There are a variety things that inform what each of our brains selectively observe and interpret about what happens. When we integrate a power analysis into the brain science, we understand how 2 people watching the same event may see something quite different. Can we ever assume a shared reality? There are layers of nuance to both the observation and the resulting interpretation and judgments that we make.
This workshop is a structured process of learning how to re-examine the stories we tell ourselves that are resulting in disconnection and disempowerment. Bring a story or two that you have about someone you are not enjoying; or a story about a situation in which you are feeling disempowered. We will work through a stepping stone process to reframe the story in a way that creates more openheartedness and empowerment. The goal is that you will be able to use this process for other stories you are creating for yourself in your life, to bring more choice about what serves you. This workshop will be fully grounded in core NVC practice.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Parking: TBA
Cost: TBA
- Once there are 8 people registered, scholarship may be offered. If you need scholarship and would like to be here, please contact Pam Orbach.
- If anyone is wanting to pay more to support those who cannot join because money is a problem, we welcome hearing from you.
Register: Online Registration
Who is it for:
- If you have no NVC, no problem. The process will guide you.
- If you are fairly new to NVC, this day will be good practice in how to use the NVC communication model to support you having more choice in your life.
- If you are a seasoned NVCer, my intention is it will be an expanding experience. There is something here for everyone.
What to Bring:
- Your stories (Please come with at least one story that you would like to shift in your life. On a scale of 1-5, let's start with something 3 or less for the learning and experimenting. We will each work with our own story.)
- Comfy clothes
- A drink of your choice
- Snacks to share are always welcome
Lunch: There are restaurants within a few blocks of the workshop space, as well as 2 supermarkets within half a mile. You are also welcome to stay in the space and have a relaxed packed lunch. We will take an hour for lunch.
Contact: Pam.Orbach@EmpoweringConnection.com or call 425-444-4276 questions about this workshop.
STORY TELLING AND NVC