How I love to serve

Over 4 years I have shared around Europe the principles and tools of "nonviolent communication" (NVC) which have helped me in my own life and countless others. I would gladly offer training workshops on compassionate communication and emotional intelligence in your school, business, community, family, organisation, or small group. The three areas of practice are Self-awareness, Honesty and Empathy.

I believe this is needed in the world now more than ever; towards world peace, environmental protection, mental heath, and social justice.

The purpose of NVC:

https://youtu.be/ImaehABEZaY (6min)

https://youtu.be/LSGfqyhleUA? (13min)

I see human conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection and evolving of systems. It is far too complex and subtle to simplify down to a "who's right and who's wrong". The same conflict will reoccur until the feedback is integrated. 

Let me help you build restorative conflict systems in your organisation, team or family before it arises. Or for the conflict weighing on you already, lets have a mediation or reconciliation process and make space for being heard and understood.

Dominic Barter on dedicated space for conflict:

https://youtu.be/xhi8sxCPkvo (5min)

https://youtu.be/cuYrgtkS0Co (3min)

 “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” 

~ Carl Rogers

Are you feeling stuck at a hurdle, personally or professionally? Or depressed, confused and lost? Perhaps wanting to repair a rift with a friend or family member, or longing for more love and connection in your life? Wanting support but not sure if anyone could understand?

In my expereince these can be the hardest moments to reach out - so if you can, I would be honoured to hear from you.

Keen to hold more retreats and courses in future focussed on practical approaches to living compassionately and transforming conflict. 

More information to come. Please reach out if you want to organise a course, have a venue you would like to offer, or other collaboration proposals.

I have facilitated for several European Union funded training courses, such as this one:

www.eliadematteis.com/embodyingcompassion

As well as delivered the "Angsbacka Leadership Intensive" (ALI) course at:

www.angsbacka.com

I love to share stories and inspiration of a world of gifts, community, collaboration & trust. My expereinces on the moneyless trust experiment led me to encounter people of all walks of life, magic adventures of trust, and some insights about playing with miracles. Since I am yet to write a book (as many have requested) the only way to hear about it is to ask me. 

I have been interviewed for podcasts, magazines and YouTube videos as well as some live Q&A events and a documentary. Some samples:

https://youtu.be/GwCEr3K0VYI (25min)

https://igniswebmagazine.nl/spiritualiteit/piratenmonnik-elia-reisde-15-jaar-zonder-geld-in-vertrouwen/

www.instagram.com/p/CriUrEOI3yR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EiNzLSdlZHD1W1KJ9uI4m?si=eFYXit6KRHiwgSGjzm3bcw 

 To truly understand what this is you'll have to take the leap and experience for yourself its unique fun and transformational power. To give you an idea, think martial arts, ceremony, sport, mindfulness, therapy and play, all combined.  A space designated for learning, health and well-being where you can safely connect your body's intuition and primal warrior power. You'll likely develop your strength to face life's challenges, get you know your inner self better, and develop more body awareness, but it's up to you what you gain from it.

For a glimpse of this practice, a video by an Italian Playfight facilitator:
https://youtu.be/kzjLwWLRTBY (3min)