Center for Nonviolent Communication CNVC

CNVC Foundation

Center for Nonviolent Communication also known as CNVC, was founded in 1984 by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg (1934-2015), a clinical psychologist from the U.S. who developed Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Dr Marshall Rosenberg served as the Director of Educational Services of CNVC until his retirement in 2011.

CNVC Activities

Center for Nonviolent Communication also known as CNVC, along with its Certified Trainers in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), volunteers and practitioners, is involved in

• Teaching and supporting the growth and sustainability of NVC in over 65 countries.
• Conflict Transformation
• Counseling and Therapy
• Government and Governance
• Education (including schools and youth programs)
• Family and Interpersonal Relationships
• Leadership (including organizational culture and executive coaching)
• Peace and Civil Discourse
• Restorative Justice (including prison work)
• Social Change
• Spirituality and Inner Work

CNVC Governance

The Center for Nonviolent Communication is governed by seven individuals who are elected by the Members to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board creates policies, creates a governance system, exercises fiduciary responsibility, and hires and oversees the Executive Director.