A Weeklong Immersion in Conscious Communication
9am, 21st April – 5pm, 27th April 2024
Would you like more authentic conversations in life? And more empathy too? Do you struggle with conflict, either creating too much conflict that others are pushed away, or avoiding conflict altogether and people-pleasing? Do you want tools that can empower you to make a difference in your work and the world?
We invite all those interested in growth and learning to join us on this week-long living and learning immersion at Sambhaavnaa this April. We hope to share tools that can help you understand yourself and your patterns better, to help turn conflict into deeper understanding and connection, and to enable you to assert yourself in the world with both power and care. And we hope to have a lot of fun in the process.
What is Conscious Communication?
Conscious Communication is an evolution of the work of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication, together with tools from the India Youth Jam, Authentic Relating, and several other modalities. It is rooted in ancient Indian traditions of ahimsa and anekantavada. It envisions a world that truly works for all. The toolset includes deep self-awareness and the ability to ground ourselves when we get triggered, skills to think more clearly even in heated moments, and practices of empathy, authenticity, making requests, setting boundaries, and much more. It includes how to have productive dialogues on challenging topics such as power and privilege. To find out more about Conscious Communication and to see the toolkit, visit: https://consciouscommunicationacademy.com/
Who is it for: We are especially welcoming those aged 20-35 to join, but others may also apply. Mostly we are looking for people open and willing to step out of their comfort zone, with a desire to create change in themselves and the world around them. We value and welcome diversity of all kinds.
Why a Week?
Change takes time. It takes practice – real practice in relationships with others. In truth, a week is just the beginning of changing how you show up — we hope it is a powerful week of transformation that can set you on a journey of change far beyond the retreat itself. Through engaging exercises with partners and with the group, you will get an opportunity to embody the learnings through practice. The retreat will also be an opportunity to build a deep and authentic community with like-hearted people practicing together. To maintain the integrity of this group process, participation in the full week is requested.
Facilitator: Roy Jacob is the founder of the Conscious Communication Academy. He has been facilitating retreats for the past 12 years, including the India Youth Jam, the EcoJam, Authentic Relating, Deep Ecology, and team retreats for NGOs and companies. He also mediates and coaches people through conflicts. Roy grew up in the U.S. before finding his calling and coming to India (where his roots are) in 2003. Apart from facilitating, he enjoys farming, simple living, and being with others in Nature. He believes in the healing power of slowing down. You can find out more about him at: https://royjacob.com/
What previous participants have to say:
“More than a workshop to understand communication, it’s about understanding yourself, your patterns & your action steps. People should join in to create a world that works for all & to create a version of themselves that works for such a world.” – Abhishek Dass
“Roy is observant, patient, non-judgmental and kind. Exactly what we needed to build deeper connections within our team at Ashvattha Learning Communities. The Conscious Communication workshop with Roy gave us a common language and acceptance of each others’ humanity in a professional setting.” – Arushi Mittal
“This is WAY beyond communication. My mind is blown. Learning about my inner self, the part of me I didn’t know existed, which influences my whole experience of life, my relationships with others and with myself. How powerful words, language, and empathy are. How I now believe any relationship can be repaired. These 5 days have permanently changed my life.” – Seema Gupta
“Almost 6 months after the workshop, I crave for the space Roy has created for us in the Conscious communication workshop. He beautifully held the space… this workshop by Roy is a must attend!” – Namratha
“It has been transformational. The tools shared here are so powerful.” – Srishti Gupta
Language: This retreat will be primarily in English. Participants are welcome and encouraged to speak in their own language during exercises.
Dates and Venue: 9am, 21st April – 5pm, 27th April 2024, Sambhaavnaa Institute, VPO – Kandbari, Tehsil – Palampur, District – Kangra, PIN 176061, Himachal Pradesh
How to reach: Please visit: Getting here
Contribution towards Program Costs: We hope that participants will contribute an amount of Rs.7000/- towards workshop expenses, including all on-site workshop costs: boarding, lodging, and all the materials used in the workshop. Need-based partial waivers are available; we have a very limited number of partial waivers, so, please apply for a waiver only if you really need it. Please do remember that there may be others who need it more than you.
For any other info: WhatsApp or call: 889 422 7954 (between 10 am to 5 pm), and e-mail: programs@sambhaavnaa.org
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