{"id":2791,"date":"2023-09-05T14:12:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/community\/?page_id=2791"},"modified":"2023-09-05T14:12:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:12:19","slug":"helping-calm-strong-emotions-nonviolent-communication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/community\/professional-development\/helping-calm-strong-emotions-nonviolent-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"(Online) Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Program Description<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment or fear? Tools you could readily employ to mitigate conflict between students, dispel tension during customer service interactions, reduce workplace friction and intentionally minimize stress with your family and friends?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions, this interactive online Nonviolent Communication workshop will offer you many tools to move toward your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together, we\u2019ll delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Program Dates and Times<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mondays, February 28, March 7, 21, April 4<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4:00\u20135:30 p.m. ET<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Registration Closed<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Modality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This dynamic, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom\u2014you\u2019ll need access to a stable internet connection. This is NOT a pre-recorded program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hutchinson Center has a limited number of computers (and plenty of Wi-Fi to go around). If you\u2019d like to participate virtually via the Hutchinson Center, please request support via the form <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu\/student-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants will benefit from having a copy of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Resonant Self Workbook<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, by Sarah Peyton (Norton Press).\u00a0 Please consider sourcing from a local bookstore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Program Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Improve<\/strong> your ability to self-regulate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Strengthen<\/strong> your self-empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Learn<\/strong> how to teach empathy to others\u2013even children and teens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Increase<\/strong> your tolerance of strong emotions so that you can move beyond being triggered yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Experiment<\/strong> with verbal and somatic strategies to de-escalate strong emotions during conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Gain confidence<\/strong> in your ability to manage strong emotions in diverse situations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Topics Covered<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">practical things to do and say to help people calm down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the practical power of Resonant Language<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These tools are easily learned and can have immediate results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who Should Enroll<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This program is designed to benefit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People who work with youth (childcare providers, ed techs, educators, guidance counselors, school administrators, social workers, teachers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frontline workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People who work in service industries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Municipal workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parents\/guardians<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not sure if this program is right for you? Contact Kimberly Lai at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:um.fhc.pd@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">um.fhc.pd@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or 207.338.8002 and we can help you figure it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instructor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Peggy Smith (she\/her)<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">holds a master\u2019s degree in literacy and language arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication with over four decades of teaching experience. A co-founder of the Maine Nonviolent Communication Network, Smith is at the forefront of bringing empathic thinking and communicating to midcoast Maine. Since 1991, Smith has studied with Zen teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh and is a dharma teacher within his tradition. Smith enjoys designing and implementing programs that support empathic thinking and communicating as part of systemic culture change. She lives in Lincolnville, Maine and greets the day watching the sunrise over Islesboro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Program Fee: $125<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu\/professional-development-programs\/discounts-and-payment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information about paying for your professional development, including information about need-based scholarships, group discounts and tips on how to get your employer on board.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current UMaine students are eligible for a 20% discount. Use code STUDENT20 at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C22921_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=88&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">checkout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Class Capacity<\/h3>\n<p>25<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6 hours \/ 0.6 CEUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate of completion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about Continuing Education Units <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu\/professional-development-programs\/continuing-education-units\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Accommodations<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or to request an accommodation contact Kimberly Lai, at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:um.fhc.pd@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">um.fhc.pd@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Description Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? 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