Classes and Workshops
Contact Brooke Summers-Perry to schedule a talk for your group or organization.
1 1/2 hour presentation and practice facilitation for the following content areas:
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Introduction to Compassionate Communication (NVC) and Spiritual Practice
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Introduction to the Enneagram and Spiritual Practice
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Introduction to Parenting with Compassionate Communication
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Introduction to Parenting with the Enneagram
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Exploring Forms of Spiritual Practice.
1 1/2 hour presentation and practice facilitation for the following advanced content areas:
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Intermediate Parenting with Compassionate Communication (NVC) and the Enneagram
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Intermediate Spiritual Practice based in the Enneagram
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Intermediate Spiritual Practice based in Compassionate Communication (NVC).
4 hour workshop (or 3 weekly 1 1/2 hour classes) with presentation and practice facilitation:
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Compassionate Communication (NVC) and Spiritual Practice
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Enneagram and Spiritual Practice
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Compassionate Parenting with Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the Enneagram
Contact Brooke for fee structure or to collaborate offering sponsored talks.
Embracing our Authentic Beauty.
part of the Brigid's Place 'Becoming a Woman of Beauty' series
Enneagram and Compassionate self care
Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7p-8:30p
Spring Street Studios
1824 Spring St., Houston, 77007
Embracing Our Authentic Beauty: An evening to connect with our internal beauty through the powerful tool of the Enneagram. Also, we will embrace ourselves through reframing those "voices in our heads" to positive, compassionate messages that affirm our deep value and worth. Beauty begins from the inside and radiates outwards. When we know, love, and value ourselves our inner beauty shines with magnificent brilliance!
Register here at Brigid's Place website..
The marriage of our daily DOing and spiritual BEing.
Daily Spiritual Practice
7 practices based in NVC (Nonviolent Communication)
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1p-2:30p
NiaMoves, a donation based event
508 Pecore, Houston, 77009
space is limited, click here to register
Facebook event page
Brooke Summers-Perry will present the common principles of major religions including forgiveness, non-judgment, awareness, empathy, choice-making, freedom (using your unique voice), and engagement in compassionate justice. Each of these is paired with an NVC (nonviolent communication) practice that can be used in the moments that make up daily life, used as intentions as a morning practice, and used in evening reflections.
email brooke.key2peace@gmail.com for more information and to rsvp.
There's more to the behavior than meets the eye.
The Enneagram and Parenting
Sunday, Sept. 14 from 1p-3p
St. Paul's United Methodist, a FREE event
5501 Main St., Houston, 77004, Room S-301
space is limited, click here to register
Facebook event page
Brooke Summers-Perry will present tools, insights, and reflections on how the wisdom of the enneagram and compassionate communication (nonviolent communication, NVC) enhance connection, cooperation, support, and play in parenting.
email brooke.key2peace@gmail.com for more information and to rsvp
Brooke Summers-Perry will present excerpts, artwork, reflections, and current applications of The Cloud of the Unknowing, a 14th century offering by an anonymous author.
email brooke.key2peace@gmail.com for more information and to rsvp
The Cloud of Unknowing.
"Leaving all the things I can think to love the thing I cannot think."
Sunday, August 31 at 9:45a
St. Paul's United Methodist, a FREE event
5501 Main St., Houston, 77004, Fondren Hall
The complete audio and slide show from the presentation on Sunday, August 31.
First HoustonNVC Conference
JOIN US for day of mini-workshops designed to introduce you to practical, powerful ways to speak and listen that inspire compassion and understanding.
Who? HoustonNVC - A nonprofit dedicated to sharing Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Learn from a diverse group of facilitators. See Facilitator's Bios
When? June 7, 2014 - 8.30am until 5pm.
See our Full Conference Schedule
Where? St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5501 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77004
(Free parking on Fannin St)
Contribution?This is a FREE event. Pre-register to reserve your space. Free lunch limited to first 150 people who pre-register and receive a ticket. All others, bring your own lunch and dine with us. (Donations are welcomed and appreciated)
Questions? Email info@HoustonNVC.org or call 713-303-3403
What You Will Learn:
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Skills to change disharmony into emotional connection for yourself and others using open dialogue and empathy.
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Workshops topics include: NVC basics, Parenting, Couples Connecting, NVC as a Spiritual Practice, Games for Connection, and much more…
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Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication is based on 40 years of transformational work by world-renowned author, peacemaker, and visionary, Marshall Rosenberg, PhD.
Parenting From the Heart
through connection rather than coercion.
Would you like to motivate your children to;
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contribute and listen to what you value?
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form life-long bonds with you?
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learn how to attend to their needs?
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respect your needs for rest and self-care?
Contact thirdwayparenting@gmail.com if you are interested in the next parenting workshop.