The Way of Wholehearted Communication – November 2025
NVC

Living Compassion: A Year-Long Journey in Embodied Communication


A year long Training

Year-Long Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Community Retreat

Throughout this year-long journey, the concept of Embodied Compassionate Presence will serve as a guiding principle, allowing us to stay grounded, aware, and fully present in each moment. This practice enhances our ability to communicate with authenticity and deep compassion. By embodying these principles, we become conscious of how our words and our quality of presence can either build bridges or create divides.

Wholehearted Communication teaches us to ask for what we need with clarity, listen to others genuinely even in disagreement, and collaborate to find solutions that foster mutual respect and understanding. This is a way of living with compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity.

Retreat Structure

This program is designed as a year-long immersive experience, bridging retreat time with everyday life. It will unfold over four long weekends throughout the year, allowing for deep immersion while being fully supported in bringing the learning into our daily lives, relationships, and work.

Components of the Retreat:

  • Four in-person long weekend retreats (one per season) at An Tionól Cottage, Gort, Co. Galway.
  • Weekly partnership practice for peer support and deepening the practice of listening.
  • Monthly online group sessions for continued learning, sharing, and community support.
  • A full comprehensive training in Nonviolent Communication with integration of Focusing and meditation.
  • A strong sense of care, support, and community building to sustain the learning throughout the year.

Facilitation & Teacher

Marta Fabregat

The retreat will be led by Nonviolent Communication Certified Trainer, Focusing Teacher,  and Mindfulness and Zen Practitioner bringing a wealth of experience in embodied presence, deep listening, and compassionate communication.

Location & Accommodation

Venue: Summer retreats will be in An Tionól Cottage, winter ones To be confirmed 

Retreat Pricing:

  • Training cost for the year: €2300 for the year
  • Accommodation and full board options:Depending on location this will be between €230 and 350 per person

Participants are welcome to stay at An Tionól Cottage, find accommodation nearby, or attend as a day participant if living locally.

Who is this for?

This retreat is for individuals who wish to:

  • Deepen their practice of Compassionate Communication in everyday life.
  • Strengthen their ability to stay present and listen deeply.
  • Bring Nonviolent Communication, Focusing, and mindfulness into their work, family, and community.
  • Be part of a supportive and intentional community that fosters personal and collective growth.

Dates:

November: 30th to 3rd

February: 12th to 15th

May: 14th to 17th

July: 2nd to the 5th

Booking & Contact Information

For more information and to book your place:

Spaces are limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate and supported experience.

Join us in this transformative year-long retreat, where we will cultivate the art of living with compassion, presence, and deep connection.

This training will be certified by TIFI and The British Focusing Association as year 1 of Focusing training.

This training will also be equivalent to 16 training days on Nonviolent Communication.

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