If desire is the fire
boundaries are the hearthstone

An in-person, day-long workshop for women  

Part of artfully tending our life and relationships means being able to claim the enlivening fire of our desires, as well as maintaining clear boundaries about what we want and don’t want. 

Through the playful exploration of stoking the fire and tending the hearthstone, we can tap into new insights and open doors to self-expression and aliveness that extend far beyond our immediate relationships.

Being able to courageously express our glowing desires and set clear, confident boundaries while navigating another’s needs requires a host of skills including self-awareness, knowledge, and grace.  There are practical skills that can support us in expressing our truth while compassionately holding the desire and boundaries of another.  Having desires met while deftly navigating the consent space between us can be a liberating and magical experience!

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Join us at Desire & Boundaries for a playful, live and in-person day of cultivating practical skills founded in experiential Nonviolent Communication, inspired by the Wheel of Consent, and including movement, self-reflection, and community.  While there will be room to explore juicy desires, this will be a woman only, clothing-on, no sexual-touch, consent-based space. 

Together, we will explore:

  • Creating welcoming space for desire

  • Claiming Yes’s and owning No’s

  • A kinesthetic experience of consent inspired by the Wheel of Consent

  • Crafting and expressing life-affirming boundaries

  • Gracefully navigating consent-based conversations

Details

When: Saturday, January 14, 2023 – 10 am to 5 pm
Where: River Lodge in Courtenay, BC
A spacious private residence in a beautiful forest setting. Address provided following registration.
Who: We welcome all self-identified Women.

Facilitator: Jenna Card, CNVC Certified Trainer, bio below

Price: The workshop is priced at in tiers to accommodate people of various financial means. Please choose the tier that best reflects your access to resources. Each tier has a set number of spaces available.

  • Regular $130

  • Supported $ 65

The Supported tier is for individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford the workshop, such as those with low income or financially support others (children/parents).
To claim a Supported space, apply the appropriate Coupon code referenced in the registration below.

All prices subject to GST (5%).

Registration: Limited to 24 participants.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 7 or more days before the start of the event are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations received less than 7 days and more than 12 hours from the start of the event are non-refundable and transferable to another person by emailing jenna@heartspring.ca.

 

Jenna Card is an engaging facilitator, coach and mediator, with a passion for Compassionate Communication and the sweetness of healthy relationships.

I grew up in family, education and social systems that did not teach healthy boundaries or understand desire. Through decades of sometimes painful and messy exploration, I came to realize that clear, responsive boundaries are actually essential to me living an authentic, empowered life. Knowing my deep desire is equally vital!

Learning and claiming my desires and boundaries has been a journey through the shamanic, the sacred, and the ecstatic, a journey exploring the "taboos" and cultural fringes of sexuality, tantra, rites of passage, decolonization, non-monogamy, deep intimacy and vulnerability, a journey that has helped me understand what it is to be fully human.

Known for her gentle curiosity, depth, and vulnerability, Jenna supports others in cultivating the self-compassion, radical honesty, and resilience needed to live harmonious, authentic, joy filled lives. A Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer, Jenna’s formal training includes facilitation, conflict resolution, nature-based leadership, relational neuroscience, as well as sacred shamanic practices, tantra, yoga, and mindfulness. Learn more about Jenna.

What people say…

Testimonials

I had been longing for a way to learn how to apply NVC in real life and Jenna facilitated with grace & wisdom, a quantum leap in my capacity to use this deep and profound method. I can’t wait to practice and apply hereafter. I am so grateful that Jenna is doing this work. - AH, Canada

Jenna is a gifted facilitator and teacher - a wise woman who walks the talk of vulnerability, risk-taking and integrity. After attending a group she facilitated about empathy, I immediately used what I learned to unhook my partner and I from a long-standing entrenched conflict. It was a sweet, simple, miraculous shift. - SA, Canada

Jenna lives what she teaches. She has wonderful skills as a teacher and facilitator, creating a safe and welcoming space for all those who attend, no matter what their level of expertise or comfort with engagement and sharing. This is such a valuable experience on so very many levels. - SM, Canada

Jenna's grounded and kind tone helped create a safe place to wholeheartedly explore NVC skills. She almost instantly created a warm environment that helped strangers find the courage to be vulnerable with one another and thus get the most out of the sessions. Jenna is also masterful at keeping the group on course with compassionate re-directs when needed. - ML, USA

This was a great experience -- Jenna is fantastic and I'm surprised how much I learned in this short of a period of time and the direct impact it's having on my life; the group was also inspiring and great to learn from. - Fundamentals Participant, February 2021

Jenna Card is a kind person with a high degree of emotional intelligence. She makes it easy to understand the basic principles of NVC. She also posses the kind of patience required to help adults navigate the often confusing realm of their own emotions. Thank you, Jenna! - AN, Canada

Jenna Card provides an excellent and intriguing introduction to the concepts of Nonviolent Communication. Her three-day workshop allowed me to quickly recognize the benefits of learning this manner of talking and working with others. She handles the Zoom interface with ease and grace. I highly recommend Jenna’s lively and compassionate presentation and great exercises.
- SS, USA

Jenna shares the Fundamentals of NVC in a way that is not only accessible but can be put into practice immediately. Her compassion and warmth allows for connection among workshop members. I highly recommend Jenna and this course.
- KK, USA

Firstly, as someone with little to no NVC experience, this was a brilliant introduction. Jenna is absolutely FANTASTIC at using the Zoom platform for teaching! Clear, concise, and incredibly well thought through from the learner perspective. I immediately felt safe and connected in the workshop 'space', even though we were a group spread across the world and only able to connect through our screens. Thank you Jenna!
- AS., United Kingdom

Jenna Card is a highly skilful and creative facilitator of compassionate communication. Her course is both delightful and transformative. She is passionate and humble in sharing this process. I experienced many freeing shifts of perception in just three sessions. - JC, Canada

REGISTRATION

  1. Select “Sign Up” below and complete the registration form.

  2. To claim a Supported price tier, enter the code “SUPPORTDESIRE” in the Redeem Coupon field at the bottom of the registration page.

Please direct registration questions to Jenna at jenna@heartspring.ca.

Jenna Card


Nonviolent Communication is a service mark of The Center for Nonviolent Communication.