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SUMMARY:Empathy Circle - Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Empathy\, also called “Attuned Listening”\, is both a gift to you and a gift to others. Empathy enlarges our understanding of ourselves and others and awakens compassion where judgment and separation once existed. I cannot imagine the needed world transformation happening without more of us developing our capacity for giving and receiving empathy. \nSo please join me\, Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, and others in a community of practice on Zoom every Saturday\, 9 am to 10:30 am Central Time (Texas\, USA).  \nInvite your friends to join you. Periodic donations are appreciated on a gift economy basis. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/empathy-circle-bren-hardt/2025-11-01/
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SUMMARY:Heights Area/Houston: NVC Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:This peer-led study and practice group has been meeting since 2009.  It is open to everyone with a fundamental understanding of NVC\, by having read the book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life\, or who has attended an NVC weekend workshop. They meet every other week on Wednesdays in person and by Zoom from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m CT. \nPlease contact Heights NVC for the current meeting schedule and location.
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/heights-area-houston-empathy-practice-group-moved-to-zoom-temporarily-sabrina-mahmood-3/2025-11-05/
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SUMMARY:Compassion Rising Workshop Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJoin us for this time of workshops\, reflection\, interactive sessions\, and creative/collaborative space. Learning activities include: \n          • expressing your truth without guilt or blame\,  \n          • listening without losing yourself\, and  \n          • transforming conflict into connection.  \nHeld 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.  \nMEET THE LEADERS \nClick on the links below to learn more about the retreat leaders\, all based in Texas.  \n          • Bren Hardt (CNVC Certified Trainer)\,  \n          • Todd Porter (CNVC candidate for certification)\,  \n          • Kelly Penrod\, LCDC\,  \n          • Kiara Carter (We Practice Life facilitator)\, and \n          • Geoff Wheeler (We Practice Life facilitator). \nCHOOSE WHERE TO STAY  \n\nA nearby hotel room in Brenham. Numerous options include:\n\nHampton Inn & Suites and \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites.\n\n\nFree onsite camping at the location of the retreat. \n\nWhat is the terrain like?\n\nIt 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.  \n\n\nWhat is provided?\n\nA 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.  \nWater is available at all times.  \n\n\nWhat to bring?\n\ncamping supplies and tent\n\n\n\n\n\nATTEND OPTIONAL BONUS EVENT \nAs 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.  \nREGISTER NOW! \nSpace 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.  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/compassion-rising-workshop-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circle - Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Empathy\, also called “Attuned Listening”\, is both a gift to you and a gift to others. Empathy enlarges our understanding of ourselves and others and awakens compassion where judgment and separation once existed. I cannot imagine the needed world transformation happening without more of us developing our capacity for giving and receiving empathy. \nSo please join me\, Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, and others in a community of practice on Zoom every Saturday\, 9 am to 10:30 am Central Time (Texas\, USA).  \nInvite your friends to join you. Periodic donations are appreciated on a gift economy basis. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/empathy-circle-bren-hardt/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circle - Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Empathy\, also called “Attuned Listening”\, is both a gift to you and a gift to others. Empathy enlarges our understanding of ourselves and others and awakens compassion where judgment and separation once existed. I cannot imagine the needed world transformation happening without more of us developing our capacity for giving and receiving empathy. \nSo please join me\, Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, and others in a community of practice on Zoom every Saturday\, 9 am to 10:30 am Central Time (Texas\, USA).  \nInvite your friends to join you. Periodic donations are appreciated on a gift economy basis. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/empathy-circle-bren-hardt/2025-11-15/
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SUMMARY:Heights Area/Houston: NVC Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:This peer-led study and practice group has been meeting since 2009.  It is open to everyone with a fundamental understanding of NVC\, by having read the book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life\, or who has attended an NVC weekend workshop. They meet every other week on Wednesdays in person and by Zoom from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m CT. \nPlease contact Heights NVC for the current meeting schedule and location.
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/heights-area-houston-empathy-practice-group-moved-to-zoom-temporarily-sabrina-mahmood-3/2025-11-19/
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circle - Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Empathy\, also called “Attuned Listening”\, is both a gift to you and a gift to others. Empathy enlarges our understanding of ourselves and others and awakens compassion where judgment and separation once existed. I cannot imagine the needed world transformation happening without more of us developing our capacity for giving and receiving empathy. \nSo please join me\, Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, and others in a community of practice on Zoom every Saturday\, 9 am to 10:30 am Central Time (Texas\, USA).  \nInvite your friends to join you. Periodic donations are appreciated on a gift economy basis. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/empathy-circle-bren-hardt/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Empathy Circle - Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Empathy\, also called “Attuned Listening”\, is both a gift to you and a gift to others. Empathy enlarges our understanding of ourselves and others and awakens compassion where judgment and separation once existed. I cannot imagine the needed world transformation happening without more of us developing our capacity for giving and receiving empathy. \nSo please join me\, Bren Hardt\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, and others in a community of practice on Zoom every Saturday\, 9 am to 10:30 am Central Time (Texas\, USA).  \nInvite your friends to join you. Periodic donations are appreciated on a gift economy basis. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://powerofcompassion.org/event/empathy-circle-bren-hardt/2025-11-29/
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