ABOUT THIS COURSE
This introductory course will be an exploration of the primary components of Nonviolent Communication; Observation, Feelings/Emotions, Needs and Requests. In addition, there will be a focus on the core competencies of Empathy and Compassion as it pertains to the consciousness of Nonviolent Communication, itself.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is self-paced which means it can be as short or long as you want it to be. There are 5 modules and each module can take as little as an hour or less to as much as 3-4 hours or more. What you get out of it depends largely on what you put into it.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Jamil struggled to find his purpose, identity and a sense of belonging while growing up in Western Canada with immigrant parents. Jamil now considers these struggles as opportunities to build resilience in an unpeaceful environment. It wasn’t until his 30s that he discovered what dignity, purpose and meaning would be for him. His response to his environment was to explore ways of nonviolently addressing interpersonal conflict. As a counselor, mediator and trainer his passion is balancing empathy with authenticity in all interactions. Jamil considers this use of nonviolent communication to be dignified dialogue in that it is true to compassion and connection. Jamil is particularly interested in the intersection of faith, spirituality and NVC as seen through the lenses of the religions of the world.