Nonviolent Communication with Speaker, Philomena Moriarty. An active teacher and learner of Nonviolent Communication for over 10 years, Philomena is a seasoned and licensed psychotherapist who finds that the model of compassionate communications dovetails naturally and effectively with the work she does with clients.

Nonviolent Communication is based on a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity, as opposed to the language of judgment, blame, shame, and evaluative thinking that provides much of the backdrop for interactions with others, and even with our self. Using a language of compassionate communication gives us understanding and practice with words that contribute to connection, instead of disconnection. This presentation will provide a taste of this delicious practice that has transformed lives.

The Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance (EBWA) offers beverages and conversation at 5:45pm followed by a catered vegetarian supper at 6:15pm, and the program at 7:45pm. To make a reservation for the supper, email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr3@gmail.com by Monday, Oct. 22 or call her at 518-382-5685 by 8pm Tuesday, Oct. 23. Gluten-free meals are available if requested with your reservation. You may also bring your own food, or come for the program only (in which case you should plan to arrive by 7:30pm). Cost of the evening is $15 or $3 without the meal. (If you need to hire a babysitter, inform us when you make your reservation and the cost will be only $7.50). Our meals are catered so please honor your reservation.

Looking ahead: On November 15 we will hear from Aneesa Waheed, Moroccan restaurateur and spa entrepreneur, in a talk titled “Re-Horizon.”