Welcoming and Landing
We begin the festival with stillness, breath, and connection. This gentle opening session invites you to arrive fully—body, mind, and heart. Through meditation, grounding, and shared presence, you’ll ease into the festival, reconnect with yourself, and build a sense of trust and belonging in the group.
* 13:30 – 14:00 CEST
* 04:30 AM – 05:00 AM PDT
* 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM EDT
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* 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
* 05:00 AM – 06:00 AM PDT
* 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM EDT
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Sudha Shankar
Don’t Shoot the Messenger – Exploring the Gift Hidden in Anger
How does anger manifest in you? Do you allow yourself to fully feel it, or does it simmer beneath the surface—only to erupt when least expected? In this session, we’ll explore this often-misunderstood emotion and discover its deeper purpose. When we relate to anger with curiosity and compassion, it becomes a messenger guiding us toward insight, authenticity, and connection.
Yuri Haasz
I Feel, and It’s OK – Deepening Self-Empathy in Difficult Moments
How can we meet ourselves when emotions feel overwhelming or stuck? In this session, we will explore accessible ways to deepen self-empathy and bring gentle movement into our inner experience—especially when we’re caught in unpleasant feelings or sensations. Together, we’ll discover how to support the nervous system to restore balance and invite presence, softness, and compassionate self-connection.
* 15:30 – 16:30 CEST
* 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM PDT
* 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
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* Begins: Friday, 12-Sep-2025
* Ends: Sunday, 21-Sep-2025
* in Person in Germany, Bavarian
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Looking for More? – Immerse Yourself in a Life-Changing Journey
If these sessions speak to you, imagine what’s possible in ten full days of deep learning, practice, and community. The International Intensive Training (IIT) in Germany, September 2025, brings together people from around the world to dive into the heart of Nonviolent Communication. Experience profound transformation, embodied empathy, and meaningful connection in an immersive setting designed for growth, healing, and lasting change.
Empathy Café – Come As You Are
Need a moment to land, connect, or just be heard? The Empathy Café is an open space where you can drop in for a warm conversation, a listening ear, or a quiet moment of shared presence. Experienced empathy givers will be there to offer support, reflection, or simply hold space with you. No agenda, no pressure—just human connection, one conversation at a time.
* 16:30 – 17:00 CEST
* 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM PDT
* 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
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* 17:00 – 17:30 CEST
* 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM PDT
* 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
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Movement & Dance – Coming Home to the Body
Our bodies are our first home. In this session, you’re invited to move, stretch, dance, or simply feel—at your own pace. With soft guidance, we’ll explore how movement can release tension, awaken vitality, and bring us back into aliveness. Whether you choose gentle swaying or wild expression—this is your time to be in motion, just as you are.
Roxy Manning
Understanding Microaggressions – What They Are and Why They Matter
What makes something a microaggression, and why can it be harmful even when no harm is intended? In this session, Roxy Manning will offer a short teaching to clarify what microaggressions are, how they appear in everyday interactions, and why impact often outweighs intent. We’ll then open space for your questions, including real-life examples, so we can explore together with curiosity and compassion.
* 17:30 – 18:30 CEST
* 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM PDT
* 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM EDT
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* 19:00 – 20:00 CEST
* 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
* 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM EDT
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Morris H. Ervin, Jr.
The Art of Letting Go – Practicing Mourning and Self-Forgiveness with NVC
What parts of your life still carry unacknowledged grief? In this session, we will use visualization, journal prompts, and guided reflection to explore areas where loss may have gone unprocessed. Through NVC consciousness, we will cultivate the capacity to mourn and offer forgiveness to ourselves. This process can bring deep relief, clarity, and the ability to move forward with renewed inner peace and connection.
Jürgen Engel
What is Living Compassion? – Cultivating Compassion from Within
What happens when we turn inward and connect deeply with our own life force? In this session, Jürgen will offer a live demonstration of a transformative process from the Living Compassion approach. You’ll witness how empathy can become an inner state that nurtures healing and clarity—far beyond interpersonal practice. Discover a path to self-connection, emotional integration, and a more compassionate presence.
* 20:30 – 21:30 CEST
* 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM PDT
* 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM EDT
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* 21:30 – 22:00 CEST
* 12:30 PM – 01:00 PM PDT
* 03:30 PM – 04:00 PM EDT
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Closure – Honoring What Has Moved
Let’s gather one last time to close this shared space with presence and care. In this final circle, we’ll make room for celebration, mourning, connection, and goodbye. It’s a moment to integrate the day, be witnessed, and gently transition—held in community, before we part.
Join the IIT 2025 – PreFestival
Be part of this free online day of inspiration, depth, and connection. Get a taste of what’s possible at the International Intensive Training (IIT) in Germany and experience live demos, teachings, and community – all grounded in the spirit of Nonviolent Communication.
The International Intensive Training (IIT) is hosted by the Center for Nonviolent Communication and locally organized by Klarweit.
If you have any questions, please contact germany-iit-sep-2025-organizer@cnvc.org
