Certified Trainer
The mission of The Dance of Communication is to foster
peace in the world by offering:
- Mediation
- Facilitation of meetings and conversations
- Coaching in conflict management
- Workshops and classes in communication skills
These services are available for businesses, schools and universities, professional offices, non-profit organizations, churches, families and among friends and partners.
Our practice is based on Compassionate (Nonviolent) Communication developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. www.cnvc.org.
Founded on the commitment to hold everyone’s needs with care Compassionate Communication offers practical tools that:
Watch 2 short video clips of Selene leading a workshop for a group anticipating holiday family gatherings.
- Manage reactivity
- Increase collaboration
- Cultivate connection
- Facilitate empathy
- Assure mutual empowerment
Compassionate Communication transforms blame and criticism into understanding. It supports a practice of self-awareness which, in turn, furthers the practice of empathy promoting productive cooperation in organizations as well as in families.
The Dance of Communication brings attention to the moment to moment choice to speak and listen with care for everyone’s participation and wellbeing. It develops the capacity to bridge differences resulting in mutual benefit and understanding.
"NVC really works! It is helping my marriage in such profound ways. I am so grateful that I have had Selene’s guidance to help me."
M. Hernandez, Ashland, OR