Empathic Boundaries: Saying No Without Guilt

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 08:15 am UTC+12:00

175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 | Wellington

Bhakti Lounge Wellington. The Heart of Yoga and Meditation
Publisher/HostBhakti Lounge Wellington. The Heart of Yoga and Meditation
Empathic Boundaries: Saying No Without Guilt
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Empathic Boundaries: Saying No Without Guilt
If you hear rejection when someone says "no" to you, or if you struggle to say "no" even when you want to - this workshop is for you.
Plus there is an amazing plant-based dinner & dessert included in your ticket! Stay back to continue the connects over a nourishing meal.

In this workshop based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) you will discover how to listen to feelings and needs that sit behind the "no" and how to connect to what truly matters to yourself and others. You will get to know some foundational tools of NVC, and practice on examples from real life. This session is interactive, and you will walk away with some understanding of NVC processes and materials to practice in your own time.

You will discover:
what stops you from saying "no" when you really want to
how to connect to what matters (to you and others) and find the needs behind the "no"
how to listen for needs, rather than look for conflict

Meet Helen & Anna, your hosts
Anna Banaś and Helen Williams are passionate, down-to-earth facilitators who bring warmth, depth, and a wealth of experience to their work in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Anna is undertaking certification as an NVC trainer, a sociolinguist, and skilled group facilitator who has spent nearly 20 years supporting families, organisations, and communities to communicate with more clarity and compassion. Helen brings a rich blend of experience as a mindfulness teacher, mediator, coach, and yoga practitioner. Together, Anna and Helen create a safe, engaging, and supportive space where learning feels both empowering and nourishing. Whether you’re completely new to NVC or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll be in very good hands.
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Make Thursdays your night to connect and take a break from your week. Events range from creative workshops, wellness courses to entertaining experiences. All within a down-to-earth and welcoming space. Each event wraps up with a plant-based dinner and dessert.
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Bhakti Lounge
1/175 Vivian Street
Wellington
bhaktilounge.org.nz
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