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Overview of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC)

• Core Mission: Promoting Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a "Language of Life" developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD, to transform how people communicate with themselves and others.
• Global Reach: Active in over 65 countries, supported by a network of Certified Trainers and volunteers.
• Key Areas of Application:
  • Conflict transformation and restorative justice (including prison work).
  • Education, counseling, and therapy.
  • Leadership, organizational culture, and executive coaching.
  • Government, governance, and social change.
  • Family, interpersonal relationships, and spirituality.
• Training Opportunities:
  • International Intensive Trainings (IITs): Signature residential retreats lasting up to nine days designed to build NVC fluency.
  • Learning Paths: Programs available for all levels, from novice to practitioner, including a path toward official CNVC certification.
• Foundational Resource: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD.
  • Over 6 million copies sold worldwide.
  • Translated into over 35 languages.
  • Notable for its influence on Microsoft’s corporate culture under CEO Satya Nadella.
• Global Trainer Distribution:
  • Europe: 474
  • North America: 153
  • Asia: 71
  • South America: 8
  • Africa: 6