The goal of this group is to build empathy for others and ourselves, by learning and practice of (nvc) Nonviolent Communication. A compassionate communication model developed by Marshall Rosenberg and used around the globe. Join this group if you experience conflict, or work with populations that experience conflict.

Social events for the purpose of connection Get together with other NVC people in the SF Bay Area! See what social events other nonviolent communication community members are hosting and join in! Or host your own event and invite members of our community. These events may be an NVC community party, group dinner, hike, movie followed by discussion, or a group going to a public event. It could involve creative new ideas like an empathy contest or invite your friends to a BayNVC intro night, and th …

Calling everyone who wants more peace - inside, with others, in the world! Speaking Peace is accessible, fun, and can let the love inside us shine -- no more bushels hiding our lights. We'll gather to practice Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication in an open practice group meeting monthly on the 2nd and 4th Saturday afternoons , near Coddingtown Plaza. And evening classes are available for those who want to dig in to learn more, usually Thursday evenings by registration only. Next class, …

Enjoy vegan food in beautiful Santa Cruz County, California! Plant-based eating here is outstanding, as we have some of the freshest year-round produce in the world! Whether you're vegan, reducing animal product consumption, or just want to enjoy good conversation and a healthy meal free of animal products, please join us! Our meetups are Fun social events where you can explore your food options and choices with no pressure, honest. Why do some people reduce or eliminate animal product consumpti …

This is a group for animal lovers and for those interested in animal welfare. My hope is for this group to provide opportunities for us to: *connect, network, and to support each other in our attempts to improve animal welfare and rights; *spread information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles; *promote Meatless Mondays; *attend fun and informative events; *join together for leafleting and educating the public... **All in a compassionate, non-violent, loving manner!** Any ideas or sugg …

Enjoy vegetarian food in beautiful Santa Cruz County, California! Plant-based eating here is outstanding, as we have some of the freshest year-round produce in the world! Whether you're vegetarian, reducing meat consumption, or just want to enjoy a healthy meat-free meal and conversation, please join us! Our meetups are Fun social events where you can explore your food options and choices with no pressure, honest. Why do some people reduce or eliminate meat consumption? There are many different …

~This is an interfaith service, open to any and all~ That means if you are religious, spiritual, or somewhere in between. ~We come with an open heart, seeking to create peace within, while simultaneously cultivating and learning ways to take that peace outward to the world. CONNECTION. ~We come seeking peace and rejuvenation for oneself, and inspiration to keep moving towards fostering and nurturing a more peaceful just community, culture, and society. HEALING. ~We come to REMEMBER.  Remember th …

This is a group for families raising healthy, happy, and thriving vegan children! We have wonderful, respectful omnivorous friends that we love dearly, but I also think it's special and important for our children to have other friends that they can share their beliefs, choices, and snacks with! :) We'll get together for potlucks, at restaurants, picnics, hikes, park days, sanctuaries, festivals and more! The Vegan Parenting Playgroup welcomes children of all ages and although we're based in S …

Want to feel more connected to yourself, other people and the world without your own BS getting in the way? Participate in an introductory evening about a way of communicating practiced by thousands of people in 65 countries, in businesses, schools, homes, hospitals… spreading for over the last forty years. Gain clarity in what you want, what you’re doing and why you’re doing it - healing what’s already happened and growth with where you want to go.

This is a group for parents who are looking for a fun, peaceful, and encouraging environment for their children! We often encounter children who use violence as a source of entertainment, and for those of us who have chosen to avoid those sources, it can be hard to find like-minded friends to connect with. Children in The Peaceful Playgroup will feel comfortable and confident connecting with friends who desire an enjoyable, positive, and gentle social experience free of weapon-play, fighting, …