Events
Our Events
Our Events
ONGOING EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS
Bimonthly Teen Parenting Group
Studio Owners, Trainers & Teachers
Community Support Calls
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Empathy in Action Leadership for Community Empowerment
NVC Weekend Retreat
With Aya Caspi and David Weinstock
Empathy in Action Leadership for Community Empowerment
NVC Weekend Retreat
With Aya Caspi and David Weinstock
Nonviolent Communication Mediation Lab Module 2 With Aya Caspi
Become an agent of transformation by supporting others to restore trust and connection.
6-Week Online Series
Thursdays
- 8:30-10:30am PT / 11:30-1:30pm EST
- June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21
Nonviolent Communication Mediation Lab Module 2 With Aya Caspi
Become an agent of transformation by supporting others to restore trust and connection.
6-Week Online Series
Thursdays
- 8:30-10:30am PT / 11:30-1:30pm EST
- June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21
All Ages Collaboration
An intensive coaching for transforming the lives of younger people all over the world
Hosted by: Nonviolent Global Liberation
All Ages Collaboration
An intensive coaching for transforming the lives of younger people all over the world
Hosted by: Nonviolent Global Liberation
Nonviolent Communication Weekend Intensive With Aya Caspi
THE WEEKEND is designed to support the integration of the consciousness and practice of Nonviolent Communication and weave them deeply into the way we each show up in our lives, relationships, communities, and the world.
Participants will have the opportunity, through modeling and roleplaying, to apply this shift in consciousness to situations of interest, from the personal, interpersonal, and collective levels.
The sessions will combine large and small groups. We will use whatever arises in the field to experiment with and embody the consciousness.
We will learn with and from each other, while in communion surrounded by the beauty of Sonoma County. In addition, the magnificent Russian River, along with the quaint towns of Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Healdsburg are each within a 15-35 minute drive away.
Nonviolent Communication Weekend Intensive With Aya Caspi
THE WEEKEND is designed to support the integration of the consciousness and practice of Nonviolent Communication and weave them deeply into the way we each show up in our lives, relationships, communities, and the world.
Participants will have the opportunity, through modeling and roleplaying, to apply this shift in consciousness to situations of interest, from the personal, interpersonal, and collective levels.
The sessions will combine large and small groups. We will use whatever arises in the field to experiment with and embody the consciousness.
We will learn with and from each other, while in communion surrounded by the beauty of Sonoma County. In addition, the magnificent Russian River, along with the quaint towns of Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Healdsburg are each within a 15-35 minute drive away.
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication Staff Training with Aya Caspi
Hosted by: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication Staff Training with Aya Caspi
Hosted by: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Speaking with Care: Language Tools for Educators and Caregivers
Hosted by: Women Hold the Key
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
In this workshop, Aya Caspi introduces participants to the principles of Nonviolent Communication, emphasizing its application in interactions with children.
Aya will share how two animated kids’ shows she worked on at Warner Bros applied Nonviolent Communication with specific examples from the original scripts, her NVC notes to writers and how those notes were applied.
The course focuses on developing the ability to listen deeply and empathetically to children’s expressions, thus fostering a supportive environment. Participants will acquire techniques to rephrase judgments or criticisms into compassionate observations and requests, promoting mutual respect. Challenging behaviors and strategies to navigate them will be discussed along with demonstrations on how to connect with children in a way that invites goodwill and builds trust.
This session will include a slide presentation, video, and group interaction.
Aya brings extensive experience as an educational consultant for various media organizations, including Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network, where she has applied NVC principles to develop curricula and advise on content creation. Her background enriches the workshop with insights into effective communication strategies tailored for children.
Language Tools for Educators and Caregivers
Hosted by: Women Hold the Key
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
In this workshop, Aya Caspi introduces participants to the principles of Nonviolent Communication, emphasizing its application in interactions with children.
Aya will share how two animated kids’ shows she worked on at Warner Bros applied Nonviolent Communication with specific examples from the original scripts, her NVC notes to writers and how those notes were applied.
The course focuses on developing the ability to listen deeply and empathetically to children’s expressions, thus fostering a supportive environment. Participants will acquire techniques to rephrase judgments or criticisms into compassionate observations and requests, promoting mutual respect. Challenging behaviors and strategies to navigate them will be discussed along with demonstrations on how to connect with children in a way that invites goodwill and builds trust.
This session will include a slide presentation, video, and group interaction.
Aya brings extensive experience as an educational consultant for various media organizations, including Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network, where she has applied NVC principles to develop curricula and advise on content creation. Her background enriches the workshop with insights into effective communication strategies tailored for children.
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Hosted by: Vashon Methodist Church
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
Aya Caspi’s introductory course on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) emphasizes how NVC can support individuals and communities to bridge divides, transforming polarized, “either/or” thinking into a more holistic, connected mindset. Participants explore tools to express needs while respecting others’ choice and ways to approach conflict with empathy. The course centers on cultivating nonviolent interactions in personal, community, and global contexts, to foster mutual understanding. This approach is especially relevant for those navigating complex interpersonal or community dynamics, focusing on practical empathy, honesty, and open dialogue.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Hosted by: Vashon Methodist Church
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
Aya Caspi’s introductory course on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) emphasizes how NVC can support individuals and communities to bridge divides, transforming polarized, “either/or” thinking into a more holistic, connected mindset. Participants explore tools to express needs while respecting others’ choice and ways to approach conflict with empathy. The course centers on cultivating nonviolent interactions in personal, community, and global contexts, to foster mutual understanding. This approach is especially relevant for those navigating complex interpersonal or community dynamics, focusing on practical empathy, honesty, and open dialogue.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Dialogue for Understanding: NVC in Israel-Palestine Conversations
Hosted by: Vashon Havora
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
The Nonviolent Communication (NVC) approach to discussing challenging topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is designed to help participants engage empathetically without escalating tension. The workshop and discussions include techniques for listening deeply, translating difficult emotions into empathetic language, and creating a space where diverse perspectives can be expressed with compassion. Aya focuses on applying NVC to conversations about the ongoing conflict, emphasizing empathy for both oneself and others in the face of complex, often painful realities.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Dialogue for Understanding: NVC in Israel-Palestine Conversations
Hosted by: Vashon Havora
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
The Nonviolent Communication (NVC) approach to discussing challenging topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is designed to help participants engage empathetically without escalating tension. The workshop and discussions include techniques for listening deeply, translating difficult emotions into empathetic language, and creating a space where diverse perspectives can be expressed with compassion. Aya focuses on applying NVC to conversations about the ongoing conflict, emphasizing empathy for both oneself and others in the face of complex, often painful realities.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Connecting Across Differences: Transforming Separation with Nonviolent Communication
Hosted by: Vashon Center of the Arts
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
This event will consist of a lecture by Aya followed by short interview and Q&A
Come learn how to transform conflict by applying Nonviolent Communication to reclaim togetherness and restore trust amid separation and polarization.
Learn how to use empathy to reclaim other people’s innocence, even when they say or do things that are challenging or scary for us, and respond in a way that invites transformation rather than perpetuating fear and separation.
Some of the things we will explore:
- What are the internal and external skills to support healing and reconciliation under conditions where there is a break in trust.
- How to access everyone’s humanity and create a field of innocence beyond ‘right-wrong’ and ‘either/or’.
- How to access people’s vulnerable truths in moments when they are most likely to hide behind their protections.
- How to translate judgments, threats, demands and criticism into feelings, longings, “please and thank you” to help open hearts and make choices that are likely to care for everyone, self included.
- How to hold everyone’s choice firmly, and compensate for power differences, so that everyone’s voices and needs are included and peaceful agreements are made based on true willingness with no coercion or giving up.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Connecting Across Differences: Transforming Separation with Nonviolent Communication
Hosted by: Vashon Center of the Arts
In collaboration with: Not On Our Island
This event will consist of a lecture by Aya followed by short interview and Q&A
Come learn how to transform conflict by applying Nonviolent Communication to reclaim togetherness and restore trust amid separation and polarization.
Learn how to use empathy to reclaim other people’s innocence, even when they say or do things that are challenging or scary for us, and respond in a way that invites transformation rather than perpetuating fear and separation.
Some of the things we will explore:
- What are the internal and external skills to support healing and reconciliation under conditions where there is a break in trust.
- How to access everyone’s humanity and create a field of innocence beyond ‘right-wrong’ and ‘either/or’.
- How to access people’s vulnerable truths in moments when they are most likely to hide behind their protections.
- How to translate judgments, threats, demands and criticism into feelings, longings, “please and thank you” to help open hearts and make choices that are likely to care for everyone, self included.
- How to hold everyone’s choice firmly, and compensate for power differences, so that everyone’s voices and needs are included and peaceful agreements are made based on true willingness with no coercion or giving up.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Vashon Island, Washington
Restorative Peace Building: Introduction to NVC for Healing and Reconciliation with Aya Caspi
Hosted by: NVC Academy
- Learn to go beyond ‘right-wrong’ thinking and access everyone’s humanity
- See demonstrations of the skills needed to support healing and reconciliation
- Practice translating judgments and demands into feelings and needs
- Discover how to resolve conflicts and restore trust in a wide variety of situations
Thursdays, September 25-October 30, 2025, skipping October 16 (five sessions)
10:00am-12:00pm Pacific (California) Time
Restorative Peace Building: Introduction to NVC for Healing and Reconciliation with Aya Caspi
Hosted by: NVC Academy
- Learn to go beyond ‘right-wrong’ thinking and access everyone’s humanity
- See demonstrations of the skills needed to support healing and reconciliation
- Practice translating judgments and demands into feelings and needs
- Discover how to resolve conflicts and restore trust in a wide variety of situations
10:00am-12:00pm Pacific (California) Time