“I appreciate the accessible format! I am having a lot of new thoughts about how to incorporate NVC into my relationships; I am feeling curious and encouraged to learn more; and today’s group inspired more of a sense of choice and creativity in the ways I can interact with myself and others. I wish for myself to participate more in discussions to challenge my growth edges and facilitate increased connection.”

~Kate S.

“I am taking away a curiosity about finding the needs fulfilled by my daily actions and those of others as well as a delight in clarifying that we are always in choice. I feel grounded and satisfied after joining this open NVC practice in community led by Jen. My need for acceptance, community, growth and care have been met by this group that I was new to. Thank you!”

~Hilary C.

“Jen really helped provide some height and space to what I’ve been going through and a reintroduction to NVC in a safe space, but I also felt challenged in a good way.”

~Al S.

“Jen is such a great model of this process in every moment. I’ve been frustrated with my communication challenges (as a communication geek) and I couldn’t tell what the fine tuning was. This work began an important journey for me I think.”

~Frances C.

“I learned to think and react differently. Not to take things so personally and look at how the other person may be feeling”.

~Natalie

“As someone who also teaches NVC in professional settings, this really opened me up to consider how I make requests of myself. Not for work but for existing in this realm. Very timely and much needed. Thank you for hosting this space.”

~Marina PG

“Srsly mind-blowing. I thought I kind of knew what NVC was about, but I did not. I feel like practicing NVC involves breaking away from white supremacy culture. I’m so grateful for the teaching, Jen. I was feeling a little worried that I knew nothing about NVC and stressed on how to catch up/gain more info about NVC.”

~Carol E.

“I am new to the practice of NVC and incredibly grateful to be learning with and from Jen. It is all too easy to lose site of the complexity of feelings and needs we experience as humans. Jen offers through her skillful practice and guidance of NVC a humility, competency, and genuine authenticity in how to engage in this practice. I deeply appreciate the ongoing reminder of self empathy, how to make judgement free observations, identify feelings (without qualifying them as “good” or “bad”), and recognizing the importance that we all have needs and what happens when needs are unmet. I look forward to continue on this life-affirming NVC journey with Jen!”

~Carly G.

“…through sharing your wisdom and skills in NVC and your way of reflecting and listening, I have become better in my relationships and tapped into more compassion for myself and others who used to vex me. I am more alive to my internal landscape than I have ever been.”

~Brianne F.

“I always end up discovering something about myself during nvc calls.”

~D.T.

“Jen helped me be aware of my observations as separate from assessments or assumptions, which was very helpful. I was also able to identify the feelings that were causing anxiety and confusion, and clarify the needs I had and clarify action in a tricky situation where I wanted to be non-harmful and ideally, a respectful and truly helpful ally.”

~Leeann H.

“Highly recommend these classes, Jen breaks it down and is so supportive. NVC is an important tool in the journey towards action.”

~Deb W.

“So capable and adept at the practice of NVC….the best facilitating!”

~Kim S.

“I can’t say enough about how supportive this session, and every call I have been on so far was for me. I don’t feel pressure to participate, I just want to. I’m not afraid to make a mistake because I know it will be accepted with grace.”

~Sam B.

“It was so so good Jen. Thank you for sharing this practice. It was so helpful to see all those examples and see NVC in action! I look forward to the next session.”

~Lindsay B.

“Jen creates and holds such a welcoming and honest space. Jen will often remind us that NVC is not all kumbaya and soft voices, NVC is a language of integrity. As I like to joke, Jen puts the “f***” back in NVC.”

~Sarah P.

“I adore NVC so much. It’s a fantastic mode of changing the energy of a conversation before it goes sideways. And it deepens empathy and connection. Thank you Jen for being such a dope guide.”

~Bex M.

“Thank you for your willingness to do these NVC practice sessions, Jen. I always come away from them with increased knowing, as well as a feeling of connection and community that feeds my soul.”

~Mary E.

“Jen is a patient listener who is also able to push back on your thoughts/observations/etc. without causing harm. Her innate curiosity helps draw my attention to how rarely I engage through the lens of curiosity. That curiosity helps her gain better understanding w/o me feeling questioned as if my thinking is problematic (even though it sometimes is). I trust Jen, which allows me to be vulnerable and say things I might not always feel comfortable saying to others. The connection she fosters allows for deeper growth and understanding (and change when needed). Since starting my NVC journey I’ve have incorporated it into my personal & professional relationships, and often use it to gain deeper understanding of how I’m feeling. Just the process of doing OFNR can calm me/allow me to feel seen and heard, which helps me identify the request I can make to myself and/or others. It’s empowering to have that type of clarity, especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated. I plan to continue using NVC for the rest of my life and feel so grateful that it was introduced to me by Jen. I highly recommend anyone to work with her.”

~Deanna L.

“I honestly wouldn’t have asked more for or from today. I was able to share my pain, learned again to ask for what I need, and was able to receive so much empathy and also good observations from Jen and the group.”

~Sandie A.