More connection and trust with your child
This course is for you if:
- You keep ending up in conflict or frustration with a kid or teenager
- You overgive and feel depleted as a result
- You sometimes lose your patience or explode, and then feel guilty
- A kid or teen doesn’t really open up to you, leaving you worried and disconnected.
- You wonder: ‘Am I doing something wrong that’s affecting them long-term?’
This course is for you if:
- You keep ending up in conflict or frustration with a kid or teenager
- You overgive and feel depleted as a result
- You sometimes lose your patience or explode, and then feel guilty
- A kid or teen doesn’t really open up to you, leaving you worried and disconnected.
- You wonder: ‘Am I doing something wrong that’s affecting them long-term?’
Results of this course:
Results of this course:
How the course works:
Access to the NVC with kids Modules
This consists of short (6-10 min) videos, which will help you learn Nonviolent Communication step by step.
You can take two routes:
-Quick start route: for those who are busy, you just watch the essential lessons
-Extended route: for those who have time and want to dive deeper, you can watch the deepening lessons on top of that.
You can follow the modules in the safety and privacy of your own home, at your own pace. After following them, you will have integrated the essentials of NVC.
- The videos are available for life (until my retirement)
Daily personal support and feedback from Marianne
In the online community specifically setup for my students. Ask any questions you have or bring in a case and I will guide you further every day of the working week. This way you will never need to wait until the next lesson if you’re stuck. It’s also great to build connection with the group.
- You will get this daily guidance also after the course ends.
10 live group calls with Marianne
During the live calls I’ll guide you with your own situations, for example: ‘How do I prevent a meltdown every morning when we are trying to get to school?’ or ‘How do I get better connection with my teenage daughter who’s always in her room?’. We pick one case each session, and turn this into a learning for everyone.
Additionally, you will practice the skills you’ve learned in the modules in pairs. This way you can experiment in a safe environment and bond with other NVC students.
- 10 live sessions on Zoom of 75 minutes each
- Groups of 10-15 people
- Read more about Marianne further below on this page
Get a practice buddy (optional)
A practice buddy is a student from this course who you can set up calls with to:
- practice NVC in a safe environment. Kids don’t always have the patience to hold our experimentation.
- be heard in the learning process and support each other in that
- continue doing NVC after the course ends
We match students about once a month.
A lot of people say this is the most valuable part of the course. Often times practice buddies stay connected for life!
If you don’t have time for a buddy, don’t worry, you can opt out of this.
unique about our APPROACH
Trauma-aware approach
Small groups of 15 people max
Short lessons for easy digestion (often liked by my neurodivergent students)
Lifelong guidance
Includes practice buddy + online community
Choice between live sessions & self paced
Practical Info:
Dates and times of the live sessions:
- Tuesdays, 4th of August – 6th of October
- 2 pm New York | 7 pm London | 8 pm Amsterdam
- Sessions are 75 minutes and held on Zoom
- => If you can’t make it to these dates, you can opt for the self-paced version of the course. You’ll still get access to the videos, online community and practice buddies.Alternatively, you could do 1:1 sessions with me.
Some results of participants:
“My son no longer feels the need
to fight and revolt”
“I’m able to connect with them and understand their needs better”
A little more info about your trainer:
About the facilitator
I’m Marianne van Dijk, an NVC trainer and trauma-informed coach. I’ve worked professionally with kids for years while I learned NVC, and I’ve guided parents and caretakers in using Nonviolent Communication for 10+ years.
What I focus on is not perfect communication, but helping you stay connected to yourself while navigating difficult moments, because that’s what creates real change in relationships.
You might think…
I AM TOO BUSY RIGHT NOW…
I get it. And yes, you do need to put in some time to make the program work: it takes about one hour a week. But I did design the program in such a way that you can tailor it to your circumstances. Are you very full? Just come to the live calls. This is where we help you personally with your case. You have longterm access to the videos, so you can watch those at your own pace.
Do you have a bit more time? Watch the videos, do the exercises and participate actively in the Facebook Group. You can ask me questions there every day of the working week. All in all, you can adjust depending on your energy each week what you choose to participate in. It will be a relaxing and rewarding experience.
Oh and everything you learn during the course will save you so much time and so much energy!
WHAT IF I’M NOT GOOD AT THIS?
Maybe you have an image of yourself as not good at standing up for yourself. Or a label that you are ‘too aggressive’. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to change. When you learn to judge yourself less and take care of what you need, that is what will reflect in your relationships.
Also, this program is not like school: there are no exams or grades…this is all for your benefit. And I know that people only learn when things are fun. So I made the program in such a way that it is joyful and inspiring to follow. I love humor and lightness and hope you will laugh during the course 🙂
I DON’T HAVE THE MONEY…
Consider this: the health of our relationships determines how we feel about our life. We may have a great job and a nice house, but if the time with the people around us sucks…our life sucks! It’s our strong, safe bonds that help us to be our best in all other areas of our life.
The investment for this course is nothing compared to that of an individual or relationship therapist. This is waaay more cost effective! And the investment for your life is so worth it..you will get that back: in time, energy, in joy..
I CAN DO THIS BY MYSELF
Yes, you can read books and watch Youtube videos to improve your relationship. But to really implement everything, is a whole different story. You need to know what things to start with and in what order to go. You need to actually DO things differently. You need to know what to do when you try something with your partner/colleague/friend and then they don’t react the way you expected.
This course is designed in a specific order that guarantees results. I help you with weekly exercises to actually act in a new way. And we know what to do with whatever reaction other people give – so we can tackle things together. That way you see progress fast and certain and you ensure not to make things worse.
GET STARTED
Note: this is a new course. You’ll get access to the course on 29th of July.
Full Version (with live calls)
Partners can join live calls for reduced price.
You’ll receive a link for that after joining.
Self-paced Version
FAQ
Where does the course take place?
Everything is online — no travel, babysitter or even pants are required. You have access to the training for at least five years and probably longer, so you can go through the materials each week as they’re released in the member’s area, or you can slow things down and work at your own pace.
How much time do I need to commit?
If you plan to work through the program in real time, we recommend about one hour a week. If you’re not able to carve out that much time at first, don’t worry. You get lifetime access to the program and it’s available for you to work at your own pace. A lot of people who take the course have families and often full-time jobs – it’s designed to work for you.
How big are the coaching call groups?
Usually there are around 7-10 people in the coaching calls, 15 max.
How does the Online Community work?
You get an invitation link to the group when you sign up for the course. The group is private, which means only people from our courses can access it. You can ask questions about the modules, bring in a case, share celebrations, connect with others..
Can I get my company to pay?
Quite often yes, and we have a special sheet that explains the benefits of NVC for the workplace, email us to get it!
Can I get a scholarship for this course?
Would you like apply for a scholarship? Get more info HERE
What happens after you register for the course?
After signing up you will receive a confirmation email. You will have access to the content/videos of the program right away (modules are released once a week). You will also receive the info on how to access the online community and live calls for the premium course.
What dates and times do the live calls take place where I live?
The live calls begin at 7PM Amsterdam Time.
You can use this website to quickly view the time of the live calls in your time zone by adding your city in the next row.
Any other questions? Write to us: info@cupofempathy.com
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