What we’re about
Throughout 2025 - We celebrate our 2nd year in Humboldt, check out our Monthly Drop-in Weekends. Attend one or more sessions
- Guest Trainers most months including Leeza Pesenson and Shawn Specht
- Author and Certified Trainer Celia Landman tentatively planned to train May 2025
Each session includes an introduction to an NVC practice and a specific practice.
Attend the ones that work for you!
We invite you to join us in mindfulness practice for Self-Awareness, Self-Responsibility, and Self-Empowerment.
Compassionate Communication(also called Nonviolent Communication) was developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg.
About the Trainer, Eric Huang
Eric Huang is a Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication through the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He has worked High Tech Marketing for 25 years. He volunteered as a Youth Soccer Coach and Coach Instructor for 25 seasons. He has been a Parent and Partner for even longer. He lives in Sunnyvale, California.
For Eric's CNVC Profile: https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/eric-huang
For Eric's Professional Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/coacheric
Email: coachericayso@gmail.com
Text/Whatsapp/Call Eric at +1-408-359-7997
About the Organizer, Melissa Newkirk
Melissa Newkirk holds BA in Community Studies from UCSC, MFA work at SFAI, Dedicated student in NVC nonviolent communication, prioritizing community service and collaborative work in project management.
Melissa has been a Mother for 22 years, was partnered for 27 years, an advocate for the arts, event planner, fundraiser supporting local arts, specializing in nonprofit organizations, teacher of art in schools and community businesses. Melissa manages multiple LLCs in real estate development, has implemented and executed projects from creation to completion prioritizing working with clients to meet their needs.
Contact: melissanewkirkart@gmail.com
http://linkedin.com/in/melissa-newkirk-b257a62b5
We hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Confirmed - 17th NVC Gathering Aug 30/31 in HumboldtBlue Lake Community Resource Center, Blue Lake , CA
Join us for Humboldt County's 17th NVC Gathering - Summer 2025
We're delighted to present 3 guest trainers:
- Celia Landman, Author of When the Whole World Tips and CNVC Certified Trainer
- Shawn Specht, Candidate for CNVC Certification
- Leeza Pesenson, Communication Coach & Trainer
Schedule for Saturday
9:30am: Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!
10am: Session 1: "Self-Care" with Celia
12:15pm: Break for Lunch (bring drinks or a side if you feel moved to do so. We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:15pm: Session 2: "TBD" with Shawn
3:15pm: End and Clean up opportunities
Schedule for Sunday
9:30am: Arrive / Mingle / Setup - Connect early!10am: Session 3: "An Effective Gratitude Practice" with Celia
12:15pm: Break for Lunch (bring drinks or a side if you feel moved to do so. We'll provide a make-your-own sandwich bar. All welcome to join!)
1:15pm: Session 4: "TBD” with Leeza
3:15pm: End & opportunities to help clean up
Each session will include instruction, small group discussion, and practical exercises using compassionate communication (a.k.a. Nonviolent Communication)
Financial Accessibility is important to us. We offer this training as a gift. (You can attend for free AND) We request $25-$75 per session to support our Sustainability. This covers our expenses for our time, training materials, travel, and accommodation.
Accepted payment methods:
Venmo - 408-359-7997 or @Eric-Huang-2100
Cash - on-site
Please RSVP and invite your friends --or better yet, your enemies 😅Physical accessibility: The space we use has a wheelchair ramp and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. All activities will be do-able from a wheelchair or with limited mobility. We may be able to offer accommodations for those with vision difficulties upon advance request.
Have questions? Please email us at 707hcc@gmail to make sure we see your message. or 408-359-7997 - WhatsApp, text or voice messages welcome...What to Bring:
An cushion for your chair or to sit on the floor
A snack or item to share for lunch
An extra blanket or jacket, if it's cool day
A hat if we sit outside, and a blanket to sit on
