Certified Trainer Profiles

Contact Michèle by telephone (250) 746-8765 - Duncan BC
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As a volunteer prison chaplain, I first met heard Marshall Rosenberg sharing his process of Nonviolent Communication in the company of some of the most violent people I have ever met. Like many of the inmates and staff present that day, I struggled with how to honestly express myself without sounding critical. I spent my life living from my head - a place of judgement and shame.
Recognizing this didn't serve me or allow me to contribute to the world in a more meaningful way, I was at a loss. I wanted something deeper, something different, and didn't know how to achieve it. Nothing in my experience had taught me how to be empathic. Hearing Marshall interact that day, I witnessed the "how to" of compassion in a simple and immediately powerful way. Suddenly, I heard a clear, doable process, a language with which to connect to others, and most importantly, to provide me with a clear road map to my self.
The immense contribution the process has made in all of my relationships has reinforced the value of this gift. Whether in my personal or working life, I celebrate each heart-felt connection. Now, I often find myself embracing conflict for the opportunity it brings. Like Gandhi, my goal is "to be the change I want to see in the world".
I relish every opportunity to deepen my understanding, and to share this consciousness with others. My greatest satisfaction comes from working with individuals, couples, families and community groups to assist them to live all aspects of their lives more fully and deeply. "May you laugh all your laughter and cry all your tears."
"I read Marshall's book and found it fascinating. I participated in Michele's workshop, experienced Michèle living the process and found it magical."
- A participant

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"Classifying and judging people promote violence."
-- Marshall Rosenberg