Jennifer Vinsky

“ I wanted to send you my gratitude for your role in my NVC training during the last two workshops at the Chico Dharma Center. I came into the workshops not really knowing what to expect and feeling somewhat alone. I had had very little prior experience with NVC concepts and I felt I did not know enough to be included in the weekend-long trainings. I just want you to know that this feeling changed for me from the first day, especially because you were so supportive of each person there. I felt welcomed and understood by you, even when there were no words flying about the room, and during the class, whether in large-group or small-group settings, your explanations and insights so often made the connection for me between the concepts of NVC and the real-life understanding. I realized early on that your expertise with NVC and your true connection to and empathy for other people is a real gift and a real treasure that can really make a difference. I also witnessed many other people who benefitted from being in small groups with you. I heard the stories of insights gained, ones that could change people’s lives for the better in deep ways. I am so happy to have met you and hope to see you again soon, leading the life you were obviously meant to lead, helping people to grasp the wonderful hope and beauty of nonviolence.