Looking forward to a day of fun and celebration as we step into the Mystery with intention.
Jonia Designed and Directed the Compassion Mentors Program, 2009-2010, 100 people attended, participant feedback as follows:
* Very helpful information-especially role plays and interactive exercises* Excellent Handouts and reference- "will use often"* Offered on a Donation basis – "very thankful"* All of the presenters were very INSPIRED, which was very inspiring
* ESSENTIAL LEARNING/TREASURING NEEDS
* "I loved the music"
* Attention to details
* I really liked the Observation without Evaluating section today. I believe that sharing an observation is so valuable.
* Information clearly offered, I loved the spontaneity, following what was alive in the moment
* I loved the Care! The Smiles! The Love! The dedication to the cause of spreading NVC! Lovely group and earnestness in presenting material that make a difference!
* I liked how much we got to practice
* There were several presenters
* I loved the visual-aids; hand-outs, empathy cards
* This event was well organized and I liked the cooperation in the group - Great Presenters!
* I liked having multiple voices and teachers.
*Thank you for sharing your love and compassion and your time. We are so grateful. I am so grateful.
* I liked Everything! I feel so honored and blessed to participate (my first time) in compassionate communication. Mahalo, from the bottom, top, middle, and inside my heart.
* I liked the stand and stretch breaks. The diversity of speakers sharing from their perspectives with their individual strengths. Big Mahalos!
I liked the participation/ the games, the setting, the location, the speakers
* I love it! I liked learning different ways to approach the things/problems
*This was my first time with NVC; I liked that there were many people presenting; I liked the acknowledgement - in the moment - of requests of people during the day; I liked the breakout dyads and trio groups; handouts; outline for day; structure; the mentors are caring and authentic.
*Enjoyed the many discussions about needs and feelings and requests- enjoyed most of the exercises
* I liked all of it, great intentions
* I liked the interactive demonstrations, multiple presenters, stretching; THANK YOU
* I liked how the event was very organized and prepared; many facilitators; and a packet to take home
* I liked the variety of speakers; and the loved shared
* I liked meeting many people, receiving tools to communicate without blame, I liked the dyad and triad work, the singing, and movement between presentations
* I enjoyed experiential exercises, individual presenters, group presentations, handouts, co-creation
* I liked the entire day
* The variety of presenters, especially personal NVC experience, entry, and examples. Jonia! I love the way you embody, express, and pass on this valuable gift.
* I enjoyed the various speakers and all they contributed. I like how it was divided into different categories by each person. I really liked the empathy and guidance and generally the power and love combined that was transmitted by all.
* I like that you did it!
NEEDS MET
1) Learning /practicing skills of NVC
Tools explained and demonstrated
"Thank you all so much for putting this all together and all of your contribution"
2) Learned the basics, felt like I can express my needs
3) Good intro
4) More tools to communicate with
5) Ease, clarity, love, connection, knowledge, growth, community
6) Loved the exercises, the Playfulness, the team spirit! Connection with people, the practicality of the NVC. Exciting!
7) The Basics of NVC
8) Connection
9) Hope; Learn about the difference between needs/emotions
10) Clarity, understanding, support, community! Hope (is that a need?), connection, excitement, joy
11) My jackal ears have left after a very strong jackal week. I feel a sense of community and love, which has been a need that was lacking.
12) Yes, beyond my expectation. It felt sacred, genuine, and came from the heart.
13) I cried- release. Spent time with my wife. Great venue and setting comfortable
14) Learning, Knowledge, Involvement, Fun/humor, Contribution
15) My need to practice NVC was met
16) Opening of my heart
17) Understanding, clarity, information18) Yes, I learned better ways to express, and communicate with others
19) Connection, expression, self empowerment, empathy, stimulation, challenge
20) Intellectual needs, understanding, connection, belonging, acceptance
21) Some
22) Refresher information about communication
23) Time to practice it and try it out
24) Authenticity, generosity, connection, communication, education, reflection, inspiring compassion
25) Information about how to communicate with compassion, connection, inspiration, learning, sharing, understanding, support, bonding
26) Community sharing, knowledge, joy, understanding, practice
27) I would like to join a practice group upcountry so I remember to use these tools
28) Reminder to be in heart
29) Connection, acceptance, learning, practice, community, trust, joy, witnessing, healthy communication, fun, sharing, new skills, new friends…
30) Clarity and direction
31) A long-standing need to learn to shift my communication away from violence based ways ingrained into me by my father and time in the army; supportive for future relationships
* ESSENTIAL LEARNING/TREASURING NEEDS
* "I loved the music"
* Attention to details
* I really liked the Observation without Evaluating section today. I believe that sharing an observation is so valuable.
* Information clearly offered, I loved the spontaneity, following what was alive in the moment
* I loved the Care! The Smiles! The Love! The dedication to the cause of spreading NVC! Lovely group and earnestness in presenting material that make a difference!
* I liked how much we got to practice
* There were several presenters
* I loved the visual-aids; hand-outs, empathy cards
* This event was well organized and I liked the cooperation in the group - Great Presenters!
* I liked having multiple voices and teachers.
*Thank you for sharing your love and compassion and your time. We are so grateful. I am so grateful.
* I liked Everything! I feel so honored and blessed to participate (my first time) in compassionate communication. Mahalo, from the bottom, top, middle, and inside my heart.
* I liked the stand and stretch breaks. The diversity of speakers sharing from their perspectives with their individual strengths. Big Mahalos!
I liked the participation/ the games, the setting, the location, the speakers
* I love it! I liked learning different ways to approach the things/problems
*This was my first time with NVC; I liked that there were many people presenting; I liked the acknowledgement - in the moment - of requests of people during the day; I liked the breakout dyads and trio groups; handouts; outline for day; structure; the mentors are caring and authentic.
*Enjoyed the many discussions about needs and feelings and requests- enjoyed most of the exercises
* I liked all of it, great intentions
* I liked the interactive demonstrations, multiple presenters, stretching; THANK YOU
* I liked how the event was very organized and prepared; many facilitators; and a packet to take home
* I liked the variety of speakers; and the loved shared
* I liked meeting many people, receiving tools to communicate without blame, I liked the dyad and triad work, the singing, and movement between presentations
* I enjoyed experiential exercises, individual presenters, group presentations, handouts, co-creation
* I liked the entire day
* The variety of presenters, especially personal NVC experience, entry, and examples. Jonia! I love the way you embody, express, and pass on this valuable gift.
* I enjoyed the various speakers and all they contributed. I like how it was divided into different categories by each person. I really liked the empathy and guidance and generally the power and love combined that was transmitted by all.
* I like that you did it!
NEEDS MET
1) Learning /practicing skills of NVC
Tools explained and demonstrated
"Thank you all so much for putting this all together and all of your contribution"
2) Learned the basics, felt like I can express my needs
3) Good intro
4) More tools to communicate with
5) Ease, clarity, love, connection, knowledge, growth, community
6) Loved the exercises, the Playfulness, the team spirit! Connection with people, the practicality of the NVC. Exciting!
7) The Basics of NVC
8) Connection
9) Hope; Learn about the difference between needs/emotions
10) Clarity, understanding, support, community! Hope (is that a need?), connection, excitement, joy
11) My jackal ears have left after a very strong jackal week. I feel a sense of community and love, which has been a need that was lacking.
12) Yes, beyond my expectation. It felt sacred, genuine, and came from the heart.
13) I cried- release. Spent time with my wife. Great venue and setting comfortable
14) Learning, Knowledge, Involvement, Fun/humor, Contribution
15) My need to practice NVC was met
16) Opening of my heart
17) Understanding, clarity, information18) Yes, I learned better ways to express, and communicate with others
19) Connection, expression, self empowerment, empathy, stimulation, challenge
20) Intellectual needs, understanding, connection, belonging, acceptance
21) Some
22) Refresher information about communication
23) Time to practice it and try it out
24) Authenticity, generosity, connection, communication, education, reflection, inspiring compassion
25) Information about how to communicate with compassion, connection, inspiration, learning, sharing, understanding, support, bonding
26) Community sharing, knowledge, joy, understanding, practice
27) I would like to join a practice group upcountry so I remember to use these tools
28) Reminder to be in heart
29) Connection, acceptance, learning, practice, community, trust, joy, witnessing, healthy communication, fun, sharing, new skills, new friends…
30) Clarity and direction
31) A long-standing need to learn to shift my communication away from violence based ways ingrained into me by my father and time in the army; supportive for future relationships
April, 2007 NVC and Trauma Recovery
Happy group that participated in a 3-Day Retreat for Gentle Trauma Recovery, facilitated by Jonia and Christa Morf.
Benefit to support Iraq War Veterans, 2007
Jonia organized and facilitated this benefit to raise funds to provide services to Iraq War Veterans. This event was a real gift to returning veterans and many items were doanted for the Silent Auction. Thank you, Maui for your support. Also, the band Mojomana made their debut that night. Since then, they have played at many events, supporting the Maui community.
