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UC arts scholarship winner Rachael Dewhirst helping in the rebuild

By Kip Brook
A University of Canterbury (UC) fine arts student will be part of the Christchurch rebuild over the summer.
Fourth-year UC student Rachael Dewhirst won a Scape Public Art scholarship to paint a 50 metre wide …

Nelson Workshop: ‘Core Connection with Paxe’ based on Marshal Rosenberg’s NVC

Nov 19-20, Sat/Sun 10-5,  Nelson
Core Connection with Paxe
based on Marshal Rosenberg’s NVC
Clear, Effective Communication

Growing the skill of Understanding
Exploring the ‘Why’ behind the ‘What’
Seeing the People before the Problem

$150
Venue to be confirmed
Contact:  Paxe             03 …

Compassionate Communication: Loving without Giving Yourself Away

By LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Whether you are falling in love, offering counseling, or listening to a friend, you give the biggest gift by staying connected to yourself at the same time.
The pleasure and intensity of a strong …

Improving Our Communication: Understanding and Responding to Blame

Great communication is going to save the planet

Understanding & Responding to Blame by LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
At a most basic level, blame is a form of self-criticism.
I recently had my five-year old niece over night. When she …

An Introduction to Non Violent Communication (Compassionate Communication)

By Susie Spiller
I value wellbeing above all else. This involves communication – being heard and listening to the intention behind words, without hearing criticism and blame.  I am blessed to live in an eco village, …

Non Violent Communication (NVC) – Intention and Effect

How do we move forward into a greener, more environmentally savvy future? Well first all all we need to learn to talk to each other.  Good communication is the basis for healthy communities and …

Ekodo: An Ecology of Anger (Part 1)

Anger is such a powerful force of nature. It is a perfectly appropriate response to witnessing needless suffering and violence – extinction, contamination, exploitation, domination, abuse, manipulation… But I am wisely informed that anger’s use-by date is about 30 seconds.

365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog#140 – God I Love it When Communication Feels Good

Over the past few days I’ve experienced a range of communication situations.  Some have been absolutely horrible and upsetting, where I felt powerless and insignificant, and others, my friends have been pure delight.  Those moments …