About Holly

As a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication, I see every day how lives are improved whenever we move from a place of judgment to a place of compassion. Anger changes to curiosity, blame transforms to generosity, and suspicion evolves to trust.

In 1999, I first felt the power of NVC as a way to increase the effectiveness and enjoyment of my parenting. Not only did I find an immediate improvement in my connection with my son, but in all my other relationships as well. Suddenly, I could show sensitivity to others without giving up my own needs. I had tools to deepen intimacy and resolve conflicts peacefully. I found more ease in everyday conversations.

Through NVC, I have learned how to transform judgments of myself and others without giving up my values. This precious skill has helped me to be a better listener, to express myself more clearly, and to connect with the pure intention behind any action.

Most of all, I have come to trust in every person's innate compassion and the unity of our human race.

Whether you'd like to work on your relationship with the human race, or the one with your partner, your co-worker, your child or even your dog, NVC promises new insights and possibilities for understanding, good will, and co-operation.

To learn more, please join me at one of my free monthly introductions!

Degrees and Certifications:

• 1999 Doctorate of Musical Arts (violin), The Eastman School of Music
  
  
• 2002 Certified Trainer with the Puget Sound Network for Compassionate Communication (now Northwest Compassionate Communication)
  
  
• 2004 Certified Trainer with the global Center for Nonviolent Communication
  
  
• 2006 Faculty at the online NVC Academy
  
  
• 2007 Opened the Nonviolent Communication Training Center of N. Seattle
  
  
• 2009 STARS certified by the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children, to give continuing education credit training for childcare staff
  
  
• 2010 Scheduled release of Holly's first book, Graduating from Guilt (PuddleDancer Press)