April 11, 2010: A FREE Introduction to Communicating Compassionately in a World of Conflict (Branford, CT)

April 16, 2010: Communicating Compassionately in a World of Conflict (New Haven, CT)

PAYMENT & FEES:

In Nonviolent Communication, we make clear distinctions between observations vs. evaluations, feelings vs. thoughts, needs and the strategies used to meet those needs, and we make requests as opposed to making demands.  Through this consciousness, Joe Brummer recognizes that to “charge” a set fee for his services could sound much like a demand rather than a request.  Joe also recognizes that money is a strategy to meet needs. Through this work, a variety of needs are met for Joe, including contribution, meaning, connection, and growth.  Joe also wants to meet his own needs for support in doing this work and the ability to sustain himself and his family. While Joe does request $100 per hour and that travel expenses and lodging be provided when possible, Joe’s policy regarding money is to request clients pay him the most they can joyfully give after reviewing their own needs.