Current Practice Groups
How do we make Compassionate Communication a part of our lives?
Learning the principles is a start. Living them is a lifelong practice. Through study and practice groups with others, we can learn and grow while using real life experiences to become more compassionate with ourselves and others.
Below are the current practice/study groups. Some are open to new members. Please contact the facilitator or contact number for each group listed below for more information.
As a prerequisite to joining a group, it is requested that you do one or more of the following:
A suggested donation of $2-$5 is requested for each session as a way of supporting the expenses of the Peace Center. No one is turned away due to limited funds.
New Practice Groups
Contact Bryn, 541-350-6517, for new practice groups starting up in Bend and Redmond.
Practice Group for Parents
Contact Carol Delmonico at 541-390-0831.
Sunday Compassionate Community - Please call Contact number to see if accepting new members.
Facilitator: Rotating facilitators.
Description: Ongoing group since Fall of 2004 includes a variety of role play, study, and discussion.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the concepts of NVC and commitment to learning Nonviolent Communication.
Meeting Day/Time: Sundays, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Location: Higher Ground Community, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Evelyn, 541-504-0162
Monday Evening Practice Group for Couples - Open to new members. Please contact Facilitator for more information.
Facilitator: Katy Elliott, MA, MFT, www.centraloregoncounseling.com
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: Peace Center of Central Oregon, 816 NW Hill St, Bend
Cost: Free - any donations will benefit the Peace Center
Contact: Katy, 541-633-5704
Tuesday Morning Group - Open to new members. Please contact Facilitator for more information.
Facilitator: Bryn Hazell
Description: New Group November 2009
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Peace Center, 816 NW Hill St, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Bryn, phone 541-549-1556
Tuesday Evening Group - Open to new members. Please contact Facilitator for more information.
Facilitator: Judy Rowe
Description: Ongoing group started March, 2008
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Peace Center, 816 NW Hill St, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Judy, phone 541-610-9196
Tuesday Hospice of Redmond-Sisters - for staff and volunteers of Hospice
Facilitators: Beth Hanson
Description: Follow up study and practice group after introductory presentation to staff and volunteers.
Meeting Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Hospice of Redmond-Sisters
Contact: Beth at 541-923-6677
Wednesday Morning Peaceful Heart - Please call Contact number to see if accepting new members.
Facilitator: Rotating Facilitators
Description: Ongoing practice group since Fall 2006.
Prerequisites: Commitment to learning and practicing Compassionate Communication
Meeting Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:45 AM–10:15 AM
Location: Peace Center, 816 NW Hill St, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Bryn, 541-350-6517
Wednesday Afternoon Practice Group - Open to new members. Please call Facilitator for more information.
Facilitator: Bryn Hazell
Description: For those new to Compassionate Communication
Prerequisites: Commitment to learning and practicing Compassionate Communication
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Peace Center, 816 NW Hill St, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Bryn, 541-350-6517
Wednesday Higher Ground - Open to new members. Please contact Facilitator for more information.
Facilitator: Carol Delmonico
Description: Ongoing practice group since February 2007. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings.
Prerequisites: Desire to learn and practice Compassionate Communication
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: Higher Ground, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Carol, 541-385-7437
Thursday Evening Practice Group - Open to new members. Please contact facilitator for more information. Will start with minimum of 4 participants.
Facilitator: Bryn Hazell
Description: For those new to Compassionate Communication
Prerequisites: Commitment to learning and practicing Compassionate Communication
Meeting Day/Time: Every other Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Peace Center, 816 NW Hill St, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Bryn, 541-350-6517
Friday Redmond Practice Group - Closed to new members at this time.
Facilitator: Rotating facilitators
Description: Role plays, study, practice and discussion. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Opens to new members periodically.
Prerequisites: Desire to learn and practice NVC.
Meeting Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Redmond, OR 97756
Contact: Evelyn at 541-504-0162
