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CNVC: Nonviolent Communication (NVC) learning resources and frameworks

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March 5, 2026

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learner

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Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Senior)

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Introduction

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

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