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How did it all begin?

A good friend told me about Marshall Rosenberg in 1999 and gave me his book. I put the book aside because I preferred meeting the author himself and seeing how he works. So I booked a seminar and was inspired.

Why Nonviolent Communication?

I don't particularly like the term "Nonviolent Communication" because at a first glance many people think Nonviolent Communication has to do with learning not to strike out immediately. For me, however, Marshall Rosenberg's approach is in every way more than a conflict resolution model. It involves an inner attitude and communication skills that enable one to enter into compassionate contact with oneself and with others. So far, I have not found a better approach to implementing the values that are important to me in my daily life.

Why Mindful Self-Compassion?

For many years I have been offering the meditation practice of Loving Kindness, also called Metta Meditation. Through feedback from participants, it has become clear to me that for many people, healthy self-compassion does not come naturally. How would it be if we could speak kindly to ourselves, as if we were our own best friend. I would like to support people in relating well with themselves and thereby enable them to interact well with others.

What else is there to say about me?

I was born in Southern Germany and have been living in Berlin since 2006. My professional background includes working as a residential social worker helping disabled people and thestudying social work, followed by many years working in that profession for a local authority in London.

After further professional training in Germany in social management, I then worked as a project manager in the field of sustainable management for an environmental authority. This was followed by a role as an education officer in adult education with a national non-profit organization.

Since March 2004 I have been offering further training in Nonviolent Communication according to Dr. Marshall Rosenberg.

Who has influenced me?

All that I can do, I have learned from other people. There are so many people who have significantly inspired, supported, trained and encouraged me. I am very grateful for that. Experiencing Marshall Rosenberg in many seminars was a gift. I also had the good fortune to be able to translate him many times at seminars, which was a great benefit for me. I enjoyed contributing in this way and at the same time I was able to learn from him.

My speical thanks goes to the teachers who have brought me closer to the ideas and values of Buddhism.

What is especially important to me?

I draw a lot of strength from my meditation practice. Because of my professional background I am particularly interested in supporting people in the caring professions.

Qualifications

•  Certified trainer (CNVC) in Nonviolent Communication according to Dr. Marshall Rosenberg
•  MSC*- Teacher in Training (MSC=Mindful Selfcompassion)
•  Training in meditation and compassion practice
•  Further training in social management
•  NLP Coaching Training as Neuro Linguistic Practitioner
•  Spiritual Healer (NFSH National Federation of Spiritual Healers)
•  Studies in Social Work (FH)