Sylvia

About Sylvia Haskvitz

CNVC Certified Trainer from from Tucson, Arizona, USA

SYLVIA HASKVITZ, MA, RD, author of Eat by Choice, Not by Habit, is a registered dietitian since 1983 and certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication since 1989.

Sylvia combined her work as a dietitian and the Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process to provide much-needed skills for clients to create a healthy relationship with their bodies and food.

Using her unique approach, Sylvia developed the Fairview Hospital’s first in-patient eating disorder program, with support from staff physicians and therapists. She also developed the Weight to Go program at the Northwest Racquet and Swim Club, in Minneapolis, MN. She has served as a private nutrition consultant for corporate wellness programs and individuals on issues concerning cholesterol, weight loss, diabetes and nutrition education. And she has offered a wide range of healthy cooking and vegetarian cooking classes.

Sylvia has also presented Compassionate Communication seminars to businesses and organizations including Head Start and Bechtel Corporation. She has presented NVC skills at several conferences including Peacemaking: The Power of Nonviolence with the Dalai Lama.

Sylvia’s essay, “Enemy Images” was recently published in the book, Healing Our Planet, Healing
Ourselves. Her monthly column “Finding the ‘Right’ Words” is published by Tucson West Publishing.

Learn practical tools for communicating effectively when communication really matters!

Basics of NVC
A Telephone Course (Telecourse) with Sylvia Haskvitz

Learn skills to speak from your heart without blame, shame or criticism, and

Hear underlying feelings and needs of others even when the message is delivered in a way you don't enjoy.

6 consecutive Tuesdays, May 25 - June 29, 2010, 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00 PM GMT)

Fee: $76.00 USD

"My NVC class with Sylvia has been amazing. I come away from each session with more insight into the NVC process and, more importantly, into myself and those around me. Sylvia's integration of NVC into her life is so thorough that her practice appears smooth & effortless. I am inspired to be able to do the same someday!" Chanel Helgason

Take the Basics of NVC telecourse and you will learn the basic components of the NVC process, including:

  • How the consciousness sets the tone and intention of all your communications
  • Specific tools for maintaining your NVC consciousness while you interact with others
  • Key distinctions that help you maintain clarity even when dialogues are challenging
  • Staying focused on what is most important to you (rather than getting confused by what other people are doing)
  • How changing your communication patterns can inspire joy and harmony in all your relationships!

Sylvia will help support you to learn the Basics of NVC through experiential learning, didactic support and weekly exercises to enhance your learning and FUN!.

Come learn the basics of the NVC process from a seasoned trainer of more than 20 years -

Are you longing for more harmonious interactions at home and at work?

If so, the Basics of NVC telecourse with Sylvia Haskvitz is for you!

"In being heard, in being listened to with empathy, I feel physically transformed." Nick Rozsa

"May MANY people sign up for your amazing class!!! Having had studied with you did change my life in many empowering ways! Million thanks again!" Aleksandra Bazinska

Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, May 25 - June 29, 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT

May 25, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?
June 1, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?
June 8, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?
June 15, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?
June 22, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?
June 29, 2010 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM PDT (11:00PM GMT)—My Time Zone?

"My relationship with my family is totally transformed thanks to all the tools and attitudes I have learned from you at our sessions. You have truly changed my life and I am very grateful." xoxo Monica Meyer

Fee: $76.00 USD

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