Are you ready for a weekend of restoration through the practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)? Compassion Rising is for anyone ready to shift out of old communication patterns and into deeper, more meaningful connection.

Join us for this time of workshops, reflection, interactive sessions, and creative/collaborative space. Learning activities include:

          • expressing your truth without guilt or blame,

          • listening without losing yourself, and

          • transforming conflict into connection.

Held in peaceful Brenham, Texas, at the home of Power of Compassion Board President, Bren Hardt, husband Bill and small poodle named Zoe, the retreat runs November 8–9, 2025, with a fee of $325 (early registration before September 25th: $270). Lodging is your choice (review options below). Meals are onsite and include two lunches and one dinner plus lots of snacks. 

MEET THE LEADERS

Click on the links below to learn more about the retreat leaders, all based in Texas. 

          • Bren Hardt (CNVC Certified Trainer), 

          • Todd Porter (CNVC candidate for certification), 

          • Kelly Penrod, LCDC, 

          • Kiara Carter (We Practice Life facilitator), and

          • Geoff Wheeler (We Practice Life facilitator).

CHOOSE WHERE TO STAY 

• A nearby hotel room in Brenham. Numerous options include:
  • Hampton Inn & Suites and
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites.
• Free onsite camping at the location of the retreat.
  • What is the terrain like?
    • It is a hilltop location with scattered trees on the top of the hill, a meadow with no trees sloping down to a creek bottom with lots of trees.  
  • What is provided?
    • A bathroom with shower will be available in the garden house apartment as well as the main house except for the hours of 10pm to 6am when the people lodging there are trying to sleep. 
    • Water is available at all times.  
  • What to bring?
    • camping supplies and tent

ATTEND OPTIONAL BONUS EVENT

As a support those new to NVC or returning after time away, Susan Wildin, MD, CPC, will host a complimentary two-hour on-line Introduction to NVC session for registrants available on Saturday October 25, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm on Zoom. 

REGISTER NOW!

Space is limited to 24 participants.  Scholarships and payment plans are available.  Please contact PoC Treasurer, Susan Wildin at susan@wildins.net to discuss payment options.

Click here to register.