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European NVC intensive course

A 7-Day International Residential Immersion in Nonviolent Communication

14-21 November 2026

TRAINERS

Irmtraud Kauschat

Frank Gaschler

Ian Peatey

Irmtraud Kaushat

I was born in 1949 in Germany, after the end of WWII. In my youth, the war was present in many ways: families in our village had lost beloved ones, there were refugees, later I learnt about the holocaust and other atrocities Germans had committed.

I felt guilt and shame about being German and wanted to contribute to a world that cared about people’s lives. With NVC I understood the difference between guilt/shame and responsibility: guilt and shame are about the past which I can’t change. With responsibility I live in the present moment, here I can choose how to act.

I got to know NVC in 1994 at a youth camp for young people from Western and Eastern Europe and the former Yugoslavian countries. At that time there was war and contrary to my expectations the youth from Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia were sitting around the campfire singing. I learnt that this was possible as they had come with trainers for NVC.

I realized that this could be a way to live peacefully with each other.

Since 2007 I have been working internationally as a trainer and contributed to reconciliation with NVC (e.g., in Kenya, Israel/Palestine, Iceland, Somalia, Ukraine, France, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nigeria, and Rwanda).

NVC is for me foremost a consciousness from which I live, it is less about words I use. Peace is more than the absence of war. It begins within me. Then I can contribute to PEACE between people and inspire others to transform conflicts peacefully.

I love to contribute by engaging in transforming conflicts, inner conflicts, conflicts in families, the workplace and in society.

I also serve as an assessor and accompany candidates on their path to CNVC certification as a trainer.

Frank Gashler

Since 2004, Nonviolent Communication has been far more than a method for me — it is a way of living, as a father, partner, and companion for families. In my seminars for parents and couples, I create spaces where listening becomes possible again, needs can be expressed openly, and genuine connection can grow.

I am deeply guided by the belief that children — and adults alike — thrive when they experience: I am welcome. I have a place. I am held. I am allowed to be alive. This attitude shapes my work and is grounded in many years of experience supporting families, relationships, and educational contexts.

As a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication, coach, and mediator, I support people in staying connected with clarity, honesty, and compassion — especially in challenging moments — so that relationships do not merely function, but feel alive, resilient, and meaningful.

I live with Gundi, my wife, near Munich, Germany. I am author of the book: “I want to understand what you really need” – NVC with children
Visit me on www.freiekommunikation.de

Ian Peatey

I was born in Great Britain and have lived in Eastern Europe since 1994 – first in Poland and now in Romania. I first met Marshall in 2001, starting a personal transformation connecting with my deeper core and changing every aspect of his life. I completed my NVC Certification in 2008 and was among the first trainers certified in Poland, before moving to Romania where, together with my wife, we established NVC in that country. We now have 16 certified trainers there.

My main areas of work are as a CNVC assessor (since 2023), supporting the development of new trainers, and with couples and intimate relationships. He has run training in 20 countries and is a regular trainer on IITs and other longer programmes. He is a qualified coach and offers coaching and mentoring

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This training is more than a workshop. It is a shared journey into the world of Nonviolent Communication.
During these days, we will not only learn about empathy and connection — we will live them. Throughout the day, participants can choose between different learning tracks, each exploring a specific topic or aspect of Nonviolent Communication. This allows everyone to follow their curiosity and go deeper into what feels most alive and relevant for them.
Each day you will have the freedom to join a different track, discovering new perspectives, practices, and conversations with different trainers and participants. Whether you are new to NVC or already experienced, you will find space to explore at your own rhythm.
And the experience does not end when the sessions finish.
In the evenings, we gather together for dinner, conversation, music, and shared moments. We create a temporary community where learning continues naturally — through stories, laughter, and simple presence.
There will be time for connection, reflection, and rest. Walks in the forest. Quiet moments in nature. Informal conversations that sometimes become the most meaningful part of the experience.
Living, learning, and sharing together creates something unique — a space where empathy is not only practiced, but felt.
This training is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself and others, and experience what happens when people meet each other with curiosity, honesty, and care.

OUR VENUE

“Lozen red cross hotels”

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About the place

The BRC – Lozen center is a peaceful and welcoming venue located at the foot of the Lozen Mountain, just a short distance from Sofia. The natural surroundings create a calm atmosphere that supports presence, safety, and connection—important conditions for Nonviolent Communication work. The space offers rooms suitable for trainings, group exercises, and circle sharing. The beautiful nature around the center also allows for breaks, walks, and informal conversations between participants. This makes BRC – Lozen a very suitable place for events focused on empathy, connection, and learning through shared experience.

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