New to NVC?
Not sure where to begin with Nonviolent Communication? Here you can explore different ways to learn and experience NVC — from free resources and an introductory workshop to courses, personal sessions and a retreat. Have a look around and see what speaks to you.
In short
Explore NVC with Heart in Communication through a free intro workshop or articles you can read at your own pace. For more practice, begin with the Level 1 Foundation Course, continue with Levels 2 and 3, or join a week-long NVC retreat.
Try it for free
Get a first taste of NVC, with no commitment.
Free intro workshop
A two-hour live online workshop to experience NVC, connect with others, and get a feel for how I teach and work.
Next start dates
- Monday 9 November 2026
- Thursday 3 December 2026
Newsletter
Hear about new courses and workshops, discover stories of NVC and receive tips and resources — while staying connected to Heart in Communication.
Learn
Articles to help you learn NVC, from the four steps to listening with empathy, expressing yourself honestly and working through conflict. Explore at your own pace, with articles organised by level.
Learn with a group
Learn and practise NVC together with others, with space for interaction and personal input. Start with Level 1 and build from there.
Level 1 Foundation Course
Learn and practise the foundations of Nonviolent Communication in a small group online. You do not need any experience.
- Live online via Zoom
- Maximum 12 participants
- Three rates, you choose
Next start dates
- Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Monday 23 November 2026
Then go deeper
Level 2
Practise and deepen what you learned in the Foundation Course. Choose from several Level 2 courses, each exploring different aspects of NVC. For people with around 24 hours of basic NVC training.
Next start dates
- Sunday 17 January 2027
- Monday 25 January 2027
Level 3
Deepen your NVC practice further. Explore a range of NVC processes, work with more challenging situations, and bring NVC more fully into the way you live and relate. Designed for people with around 75 hours of NVC training.
Next start dates
- Sunday 10 January 2027
Go deeper for a week
Time and space to practise together, away from daily life.
A week in the Dordogne, France
27 June to 3 July 2027
Live and practise Nonviolent Communication together in a small group, with good food, nature and time to rest.
- Retreat house in the Dordogne
- Small group of 6 to 10 participants
- Two CNVC Certified Trainers
- Level 1 Foundation needed first
Alongside the courses
Personal sessions
After one or more courses, personal sessions give you room to go deeper into your own situation, one to one or as a pair.
“It was only through watching Cordelia model the behaviours, facilitate the exercises, and guide us through role-play sessions that everything finally clicked for me.”
Questions before you start
Want to know more first?
Still not sure where to begin?
Get in touch and we can talk about what fits you, by phone or Zoom.