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Non-Violent Communication
This Wednesday, August 21, Kathy Ziola, will introduce key elements of a Non-Violent Communication model to help build meaningful and peaceful communications. Ziola, Author of “Live Compassion,” is passionate about authenticity, living with presence and compassion, and helping others do the same. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) has been her path of learning and teaching since 2005. As a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, she has been facilitating training, trainer training, and coaching in a wide variety of settings, transforming lives and relationships with compassion and laser sharp insight. Her business, “Communication Works”, is based in Loveland, Colorado. Kathy’s thirty-five-plus years as a psychotherapist, group facilitator, and healing arts professional have given her deep experience and understanding of our shared humanity and interpersonal relating. “Overall, NVC has increased our agency’s ability to engage in respectful and empathic dialog with each other, with staff and with our clients” (Lori Oswald, Human Services Director).
Last Wednesday, Rotarian and chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Robin Steele, reviewed the scholarships awarded through our club this past spring. Our Rotary guests today included many of the recipients. Robin first explained the process for choosing these students. The basic requirements - they need to be a graduate of FCHS, PHS, FRHS, Liberty Common, Poudre Global or Centennial and plan to attend Front Range or CSU. The judges look at academic data but also extracurricular involvement, community service, leadership, work experience/ethic and financial need. The process starts when a few members of the committee screen the applicants from 10 per school to 5 finalists per school. The 5 finalists are then interviewed by the members. They also submit an essay on what the 4-way test means to them. The top candidates are then selected. The 2024 scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, were identified. READ MORE...
This Saturday, Rotarians served our community at the Food Share. Thanks to everyone that came out! We are so grateful to have regular opportunities to work at the Food Share. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to join this classic volunteer opportunity!
This Wednesday, August 21, Kathy Ziola, will introduce key elements of a Non-Violent Communication model to help build meaningful and peaceful communications. Ziola, Author of “Live Compassion,” is passionate about authenticity, living with presence and compassion, and helping others do the same. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) has been her path of learning and teaching since 2005. As a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, she has been facilitating training, trainer training, and coaching in a wide variety of settings, transforming lives and relationships with compassion and laser sharp insight. Her business, “Communication Works”, is based in Loveland, Colorado. Kathy’s thirty-five-plus years as a psychotherapist, group facilitator, and healing arts professional have given her deep experience and understanding of our shared humanity and interpersonal relating. “Overall, NVC has increased our agency’s ability to engage in respectful and empathic dialog with each other, with staff and with our clients” (Lori Oswald, Human Services Director).
This Saturday, Rotarians served our community at the Food Share. Thanks to everyone that came out! We are so grateful to have regular opportunities to work at the Food Share. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to join this classic volunteer opportunity!