JY & JC, Sacramento CA

“ Thanks to Aya’s coaching in the practice of NVC, we communicate in our marriage with more honesty, compassion and connectedness. Our relationship has deepened and relaxed in ways we could not have anticipated. We came to Aya after a shattering blow up that left us both feeling scared and overwhelmed. Even with all the previous therapies we’d tried, we didn’t believe we had the capacity to fully restore our connection. Aya suggested the NVC 5 step reconciliation process, and led us steadfastly through it, carefully tracking so that we didn’t skip or avoid difficult conversations. As the initial conflict opened into deeper and more hidden realizations, we were encouraged and supported in revealing some of our habitual stories about each other and ourselves. And after 25 years of marriage, there were a lot of stories! After a series of these coaching sessions, we are clearer with ourselves and each other about our needs and are collaboratively creating viable strategies to experiment with. We’re enjoying the freedom of no longer struggling with power dynamics and the clarity of seeing through our stories instead of being stuck in them. Our continuing commitment to NVC in our marriage contributes more joy, adventure and ease. ”