Empathy & Mindful Connection Series: Start Within

Join us for a free interactive workshop, exploring connection within yourself and with others!

By Vanessa West

Date and time

Location

Online

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Come join a welcoming & supportive space to explore empathy & mindful connection and grow together through shared practice!

This is an interactive and experiential workshop, rooted in Compassionate Communication (NVC). In this first workshop of the series, you’ll be guided through practices that support deeper self-connection—an essential foundation for connecting meaningfully with others.

You’ll learn how to listen inwardly and cultivate awareness of your mind, body, and emotions—helping you stay grounded, present, and open-hearted in your interactions.

All are welcome. The workshop is tailored to bring clarity and ease to all levels of experience and learning styles. If you're looking for more empathy and meaningful connections in your life, this is for you!

What you'll experience:

Learn clear & simple practices to cultivate self-connection
Delve into the essence of empathic listening
Practice in a safe, supportive space

Additional workshops in this series:

Authenticity: Compassionate & Powerful Honesty - August 9
Empathy: Listening With Our Hearts - August 23

Frequently asked questions

Will this be interactive or lecture-style?

This is an interactive, experiential workshop. After an intro to the key concepts, you’ll be guided through optional practices to explore and learn first-hand in an encouraging space.

Do I need to attend all sessions of the series to participate?

Each workshop will complement each other and are also designed to be understandable individually. You’re welcome to attend as many as you’d like or just one.

Do I have to actively participant in the workshop?

Everything in the workshop is an invitation. You are also welcome to join and simply listen, if you prefer.

What is Compassionate Communication (NVC)?

Compassionate Communication, also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), is a framework for fostering empathy, authenticity, and collaboration, developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg.

Is any experience or prior knowledge needed?

Each workshop is designed to be understandable without prior knowledge or experience.

Organized by

Vanessa West

Vanessa is a compassionate communication (NVC) trainer who shares the transformative power of empathy and authenticity, supporting others in deepening self-connection and enriching their relationships. Vanessa crafts engaging, interactive workshops, offering memorable learning experiences and opportunities to practice with like-hearted human beings.

FreeJul 26 · 10:30 AM PDT