Living Diversity
– Understand our differences and connect in conflict –
In this course, we explore together how we can be with each other in our differences. We learn how to communicate more effectively with our loved ones, colleagues and even with people who share opposite opinions.
- How can I feel understood, even when you see things differently?
- How can I connect with people who think, feel, or live differently from me?
- How to navigate conflict without losing myself or the other?
- How to meet diversity with curiosity instead of fear?
Before connecting with others, we get to know ourselves: Find out what is behind our triggers and judgments, identify our feelings and needs. This inner clarity strengthens our self empowerment and the ability to meet others on eye level instead of betraying ourself, giving up our wishes, or dominating the conversation. We learn to better understand each other in our differences and invite cooperation.
We explore movements beyond polarizing debates, while staying true to ourselves, so we can belong a bit more rather than merely fit in.
We research how to:
- Listen more deeply to ourself and gain inner clarity about our needs and what really matters to us
- Realise when we need self care before connecting with others
- Find inner clarity when we’re triggered
- Stand honestly for our needs, express our wishes and invite cooperation
- Grow capacity in understanding other viewpoints
- See the beautiful messages behind our judgments and the judgments of others
- Be in conflict with care and connection
Would you like to join?
Intro evening:
Would you like to have a taster session before joining the whole course?
Come at 16th February from 19:00 to 21:30 to check it out.
Full course – Dates:
9 Monday evenings
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th,
April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
From 19:00 to 21:30
Venue:
Schenkhaus
Seefeldstrasse 91, Zurich
Sustainability:
This course is a gift.
And we would love to continue this work. So your gift back, e.g. in form of money, is very welcome to make it sustainable giving such courses.
Come as you are:
Bring snacks or whatever you need to be comfortable.
Facilitation
ninuL oiviL and Lucie Petetin. This course will be given in English.
ninuL oiviL (he/him) has been facilitating explorative spaces for over 15 years, researching play and connection. As a trainer in empathic communication and conflict resolution, he has accompanied groups through several dozen workshops and courses. He loves to ignite the immanent wisdom of the participants.
Lucie Petetin (she/her) is passionate about communication, the complexity of the human mind and how people relate with one another. Coming from a background in engineering, she then found passion in communication through her training in NVC and conflict mediation with Yoram Mosenzon. She facilitates with warmth, presence and aliveness weaving in her awareness for neurodivergence and trauma informed approaches. Her work is grounded in a desire to support individuals, couples and groups in developing deeper connection, mutual understanding, and more authentic relationships.
Facilitation Style:
During each session, we offer theoretical input, live demonstrations, group discussions, and two to three guided exercises.
We share insights and tips inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Yoram Mosenzon and Marshall Rosenberg. But foremost we invite you to find your own way. To develop your own communication style with your inner parts and your fellow humans.
Part of the sessions will be shaped by the wishes and interests of the group. We might offer themed evenings that dive deeper into specific areas of diversity where staying connected can be difficult (such as race, gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, mental health, illness and disability, diet, relationship styles, cultural background, political views, and our ways of relating to money and consumption,…) or explore more depth some conflict situation. You’re warmly invited to bring your personal situations so we can work with concrete, lived experiences.
Do you have questions?
Write us at
player@nullinterbeing.ch