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Warrior Wisdom, founded by Ki Smith, MA, LPCc, offers courses in "Power-Conscious Nonviolent Communication for Collective Liberation" (PNVC). This approach integrates mindfulness, The Right Use of Power™ ethics, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for a liberatory take on Nonviolent Communication. For more about these approaches, please go to the modalities page of the Warrior Wisdom website.
We All Have Universal Human Needs
As human beings, we have deep needs and desires for connection with others. We long to be seen and heard, to understand, and to be understood. These needs arise for us in our intimate relationships with romantic partners, friends, and family members, as well as in our relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and business partners. The paradox is that while deepening in relationship with others creates more potential for these needs to be met, it also opens us up to a greater risk of being hurt.
A PNVC course is for you if:
- You value integrity and truth in your relationships with others, and want to live in authenticity with yourself while also valuing the needs of others.
- You want to relate to yourself and others from a place of mindful compassion, while holding awareness for and engaging responsibly with the complex dynamics of power which influence all relationships.
- You long to practice life-serving boundaries in your personal and professional relationships and to courageously turn towards conflict and rupture with the intention to reconnect and repair.
- You would like to develop a healthy relationship with power, and learn how to hold it wisely and well. You want to cultivate deeper connection to your personal power so that you can meet challenges in relationship with confidence, curiosity, clear communication, and welcoming "the other" from embodied connection to your wisest self.
- You may have had some prior training in Nonviolent Communication or the Right Use of Power™, and you want to go deeper. You'd like to be a part of a community of practice so that you can more deeply integrate compassionate communication with a conscious and heart-ful approach to ethics.
- You want to cultivate more capacity to communicate with compassion and vulnerability while also holding your power with wisdom and responsibility.
The mainstream modern culture often lacks the skills for deep, healthy relationships, leaving many struggling with communication under the influence of past hurts and power dynamics. Warrior Wisdom's courses provide pathways back to connection, emphasizing the strength of the heart in holding power.
Understanding collective liberation involves recognizing our interdependence beyond modern society's fragmentation. Healing individual and collective traumas requires awakening to our multiplicity and interconnectedness, using tools like IFS, contemplative psychotherapy, power-consciousness, and NVC. This holistic approach aims to dissolve the illusion of separation, fostering collective liberation by healing internal and external divides.
"Our survival as a species depends on our ability to recognize that our well-being and the well-being of others are in fact one and the same." - -Marshall Rosenberg
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For more information and to complete course registration go to: https://warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/
About the Course:
Dive into “Power-Conscious Nonviolent Communication for Collective Liberation” (PNVC), a unique 12-week course blending NVC with mindfulness, The Right Use of Power™, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This course presents a novel approach to Nonviolent Communication, designed for everyone from beginners to long-term practitioners. Its unique integration of these tools offers fresh insights and transformative practices, making it an ideal learning experience regardless of your previous exposure to these concepts.Who is this course for?
- Individuals at any stage of their journey in communication, ethics, or self-awareness. Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned practitioner, the innovative integration of these methodologies offers new perspectives and deeper understanding.
- Those seeking authenticity in relationships, striving for a balance between personal integrity and communal harmony.
- Anyone looking to establish constructive boundaries, address conflicts with courage, and embrace the power of repair and reconnection.
- Learners eager to explore and responsibly handle power dynamics in various interpersonal settings.
- Community seekers interested in joining a group committed to practicing compassionate communication and ethics with a heartful approach.
What sets this course apart?
- This course is tailored for a diverse range of learners, combining foundational teachings with advanced insights for a comprehensive learning experience.
- A focus on ‘power with heart’ and Self-Leadership in conflict, infused with qualities like curiosity, courage, clarity, and creativity.
- Beyond a traditional NVC course, it embeds power-consciousness and collective wisdom within a nurturing Beloved Community framework.
The name of the course highlights the spirit of the archetypal fierce and tender warrior fighting for collective liberation. The way of the warrior is that of skillful action steeped in compassion and wisdom, which is supported by power-consciousness, collective wisdom, and collective care formed in Beloved Community.
Spring 2025 Session Details:
- Starts: March 5th
- Ends: May 21st
- Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 7 pm MST
- Format: Live on Zoom
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Tiered Pricing: For accessibility and equity, the course is offered at four payment tiers:
- Standard Rate: $650
- Reduced Rate: $450
- Redistribution Rate: $850
- Patron Rate: $1200
Each tier includes 30 hours of live instruction, two (optional) one-on-one consultations with the instructor, and lifetime access to over 60 asynchronous learning modules.
Registration and More Information:
For detailed course information, payment plans, and to secure your spot, visit: warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/.
A $50 deposit is all that’s needed to reserve your place in this transformative 12-week course!"Our survival as a species depends on our ability to recognize that our well-being and the well-being of others are in fact one and the same."
--Marshall Rosenberg - Language for the Open-Hearted Warrior: 12 Week Online CourseLink visible for attendees
For more information and to complete course registration go to: https://warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/
About the Course:
Dive into “Power-Conscious Nonviolent Communication for Collective Liberation” (PNVC), a unique 12-week course blending NVC with mindfulness, The Right Use of Power™, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This course presents a novel approach to Nonviolent Communication, designed for everyone from beginners to long-term practitioners. Its unique integration of these tools offers fresh insights and transformative practices, making it an ideal learning experience regardless of your previous exposure to these concepts.Who is this course for?
- Individuals at any stage of their journey in communication, ethics, or self-awareness. Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned practitioner, the innovative integration of these methodologies offers new perspectives and deeper understanding.
- Those seeking authenticity in relationships, striving for a balance between personal integrity and communal harmony.
- Anyone looking to establish constructive boundaries, address conflicts with courage, and embrace the power of repair and reconnection.
- Learners eager to explore and responsibly handle power dynamics in various interpersonal settings.
- Community seekers interested in joining a group committed to practicing compassionate communication and ethics with a heartful approach.
What sets this course apart?
- This course is tailored for a diverse range of learners, combining foundational teachings with advanced insights for a comprehensive learning experience.
- A focus on ‘power with heart’ and Self-Leadership in conflict, infused with qualities like curiosity, courage, clarity, and creativity.
- Beyond a traditional NVC course, it embeds power-consciousness and collective wisdom within a nurturing Beloved Community framework.
The name of the course highlights the spirit of the archetypal fierce and tender warrior fighting for collective liberation. The way of the warrior is that of skillful action steeped in compassion and wisdom, which is supported by power-consciousness, collective wisdom, and collective care formed in Beloved Community.
Spring 2025 Session Details:
- Starts: March 5th
- Ends: May 21st
- Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 7 pm MST
- Format: Live on Zoom
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Tiered Pricing: For accessibility and equity, the course is offered at four payment tiers:
- Standard Rate: $650
- Reduced Rate: $450
- Redistribution Rate: $850
- Patron Rate: $1200
Each tier includes 30 hours of live instruction, two (optional) one-on-one consultations with the instructor, and lifetime access to over 60 asynchronous learning modules.
Registration and More Information:
For detailed course information, payment plans, and to secure your spot, visit: warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/.
A $50 deposit is all that’s needed to reserve your place in this transformative 12-week course!"Our survival as a species depends on our ability to recognize that our well-being and the well-being of others are in fact one and the same."
--Marshall Rosenberg - Language for the Open-Hearted Warrior: 12 Week Online CourseLink visible for attendees
For more information and to complete course registration go to: https://warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/
About the Course:
Dive into “Power-Conscious Nonviolent Communication for Collective Liberation” (PNVC), a unique 12-week course blending NVC with mindfulness, The Right Use of Power™, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This course presents a novel approach to Nonviolent Communication, designed for everyone from beginners to long-term practitioners. Its unique integration of these tools offers fresh insights and transformative practices, making it an ideal learning experience regardless of your previous exposure to these concepts.Who is this course for?
- Individuals at any stage of their journey in communication, ethics, or self-awareness. Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned practitioner, the innovative integration of these methodologies offers new perspectives and deeper understanding.
- Those seeking authenticity in relationships, striving for a balance between personal integrity and communal harmony.
- Anyone looking to establish constructive boundaries, address conflicts with courage, and embrace the power of repair and reconnection.
- Learners eager to explore and responsibly handle power dynamics in various interpersonal settings.
- Community seekers interested in joining a group committed to practicing compassionate communication and ethics with a heartful approach.
What sets this course apart?
- This course is tailored for a diverse range of learners, combining foundational teachings with advanced insights for a comprehensive learning experience.
- A focus on ‘power with heart’ and Self-Leadership in conflict, infused with qualities like curiosity, courage, clarity, and creativity.
- Beyond a traditional NVC course, it embeds power-consciousness and collective wisdom within a nurturing Beloved Community framework.
The name of the course highlights the spirit of the archetypal fierce and tender warrior fighting for collective liberation. The way of the warrior is that of skillful action steeped in compassion and wisdom, which is supported by power-consciousness, collective wisdom, and collective care formed in Beloved Community.
Spring 2025 Session Details:
- Starts: March 5th
- Ends: May 21st
- Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 7 pm MST
- Format: Live on Zoom
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Tiered Pricing: For accessibility and equity, the course is offered at four payment tiers:
- Standard Rate: $650
- Reduced Rate: $450
- Redistribution Rate: $850
- Patron Rate: $1200
Each tier includes 30 hours of live instruction, two (optional) one-on-one consultations with the instructor, and lifetime access to over 60 asynchronous learning modules.
Registration and More Information:
For detailed course information, payment plans, and to secure your spot, visit: warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/.
A $50 deposit is all that’s needed to reserve your place in this transformative 12-week course!"Our survival as a species depends on our ability to recognize that our well-being and the well-being of others are in fact one and the same."
--Marshall Rosenberg - Language for the Open-Hearted Warrior: 12 Week Online CourseLink visible for attendees
For more information and to complete course registration go to: https://warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/
About the Course:
Dive into “Power-Conscious Nonviolent Communication for Collective Liberation” (PNVC), a unique 12-week course blending NVC with mindfulness, The Right Use of Power™, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This course presents a novel approach to Nonviolent Communication, designed for everyone from beginners to long-term practitioners. Its unique integration of these tools offers fresh insights and transformative practices, making it an ideal learning experience regardless of your previous exposure to these concepts.Who is this course for?
- Individuals at any stage of their journey in communication, ethics, or self-awareness. Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned practitioner, the innovative integration of these methodologies offers new perspectives and deeper understanding.
- Those seeking authenticity in relationships, striving for a balance between personal integrity and communal harmony.
- Anyone looking to establish constructive boundaries, address conflicts with courage, and embrace the power of repair and reconnection.
- Learners eager to explore and responsibly handle power dynamics in various interpersonal settings.
- Community seekers interested in joining a group committed to practicing compassionate communication and ethics with a heartful approach.
What sets this course apart?
- This course is tailored for a diverse range of learners, combining foundational teachings with advanced insights for a comprehensive learning experience.
- A focus on ‘power with heart’ and Self-Leadership in conflict, infused with qualities like curiosity, courage, clarity, and creativity.
- Beyond a traditional NVC course, it embeds power-consciousness and collective wisdom within a nurturing Beloved Community framework.
The name of the course highlights the spirit of the archetypal fierce and tender warrior fighting for collective liberation. The way of the warrior is that of skillful action steeped in compassion and wisdom, which is supported by power-consciousness, collective wisdom, and collective care formed in Beloved Community.
Spring 2025 Session Details:
- Starts: March 5th
- Ends: May 21st
- Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 7 pm MST
- Format: Live on Zoom
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Tiered Pricing: For accessibility and equity, the course is offered at four payment tiers:
- Standard Rate: $650
- Reduced Rate: $450
- Redistribution Rate: $850
- Patron Rate: $1200
Each tier includes 30 hours of live instruction, two (optional) one-on-one consultations with the instructor, and lifetime access to over 60 asynchronous learning modules.
Registration and More Information:
For detailed course information, payment plans, and to secure your spot, visit: warriorwisdomnvc.com/courses/language-for-the-open-hearted-warrior/.
A $50 deposit is all that’s needed to reserve your place in this transformative 12-week course!"Our survival as a species depends on our ability to recognize that our well-being and the well-being of others are in fact one and the same."
--Marshall Rosenberg