SYLVIA HASKVITZ, MA, RD, author of Eat by Choice, Not by Habit, is a registered dietitian since 1983 and certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication since 1989.

Sylvia combined her work as a dietitian and the Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process to provide much-needed skills for clients to create a healthy relationship with their bodies and food.

Using her unique approach, Sylvia developed the Fairview Hospital’s first in-patient eating disorder program, with support from staff physicians and therapists. She also developed the Weight to Go program at the Northwest Racquet and Swim Club, in Minneapolis, MN. She has served as a private nutrition consultant for corporate wellness programs and individuals on issues concerning cholesterol, weight loss, diabetes and nutrition education. And she has offered a wide range of healthy cooking and vegetarian cooking classes.

Sylvia has also presented Compassionate Communication seminars to businesses and organizations including Head Start and Bechtel Corporation. She has presented NVC skills at several conferences including Peacemaking: The Power of Nonviolence with the Dalai Lama.

Sylvia’s essay, “Enemy Images” was recently published in the book, Healing Our Planet, Healing
Ourselves. Her monthly column “Finding the ‘Right’ Words” is published by Tucson West Publishing.

NVC Basics: The Foundation of NVC Language and Consciousness:  A Telephone Course (Telecourse)

with CNVC Certified Trainer Sylvia Haskvitz from Tucson, Arizona, USA

6 consecutive Wednesdays from February 18-March 25, 2009, 5:00-6:30 PM PST/PDT (1:00 AM/12:00 AM GMT next day)

Are you longing for more joyful interactions with friends and family?

Would you like tools to communicate effectively when communication matters?

Learn and practice skills to speak from your heart without blame, shame or criticism. Hear underlying feelings and needs of others even when the message is delivered in a package you don't enjoy.

This basic class will give you the components of both the NVC process (language) and the consciousness (foundation). You will learn key distinctions including; observations and evaluations, feelings and faux feelings, needs and strategies, and much more.

Join this class if you want a refresher or are anxious to share the skills yourself and want to tap into the skills of a seasoned trainer who's been around for 20 years.

Add richness to your life by giving yourself the gift of meeting your own needs for learning, growth and transformation.

I invite you to come play with me. Wanna join?

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This NVC Basics Telecourse will be supported by online forums, chat room and other resources in NVC Academy's online classroom.

Teleconference Dates:
6 consecutive Wednesdays for 90 minutes starting at 5:00 PM PST/PDT (1:00/12:00 AM GMT next day):

• February 18, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PST—My Time Zone?
• February 25, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PST—My Time Zone?
• March 4, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PST—My Time Zone?
• March 11, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PDT—My Time Zone?
• March 18, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PDT—My Time Zone?
• March 25, 2009 - 5:00-6:30 PM PDT—My Time Zone?
  

Fee: $76 USD: All registrants receive access to a recording of the course.

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