My Approach
I am passionate about authentic, harmonious, joyful living and relating!
In close personal relationships, I guide individuals to create the emotional safety needed to be curious, honest, and truly loving. In communities, I leverage my years of professional facilitation experience to create just the right amount of structure for community cohesion and clear action toward the shared goals.
My deepest passion is for courageous, harmonious relationships and so when there is conflict, I support people to connect deeply with what matters most and arrive at mutually satisfying, lasting resolutions.
Whether it is a whole new approach to communication or strategic tweaks to your communication style, learning essential communication skills will improve the quality of your relationships. Active listening, understanding the root causes of troubling behaviour, depersonalizing conflict, clarifying what is truly important, and making powerful requests are just some skills you will learn in working with me. By learning and integrating compassionate communication, you too can create deeply satisfying relationships in all areas of your life.
My Experience
CNVC Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer (2018)
Relational Somatic Therapy (2024)
Wide range of NVC training over the past 15+ years with various CNVC Certified Trainers in areas including Convergent Facilitation, Restorative Systems, Depth Empathy processes, Family Constellations, Group Facilitation, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic practices.
In-depth studies of personal embodiment and nature-based practices through ISTA, Krista Nova, Animas Valley Institute, Northwest Soul Quest
Extensive training, facilitation and leadership coaching experience with a wide range of clients such as: West Coast Institute (Waldorf Teacher Training); Terracana Resort; Pride in Arts Society; Robson Valley Social Services; Acres Enterprises (general contracting); RainCity Housing.
Mediation training with Justice Institute of BC, Royal Roads University, and Radical Compassion - NVC based Mediation
Personal Coach training with CTI
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training, Vipasana meditation, International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) trainings, SoulCraft nature based spiritual practices including vision quest, drumming, ceremony and song.
Official Bio
A Certified Compassionate Communication Trainer with a passion for the sweetness of healthy relationships, Jenna Card guides communities and individuals into clear, authentic connection with themselves and others. As a facilitator and coach specializing in community and interpersonal relating, Jenna’s empathic approach reveals healing insights and builds capacity for courageous communication. Known for her gentle curiosity and capacity for depth and vulnerability, Jenna supports others in cultivating the self-compassion, radical honesty and resilience needed to live harmonious, authentic, joy filled lives. Jenna’s formal training includes Nonviolent Communication, Relational Somatic Therapy, mediation, nature-based leadership, relational neuroscience as well as sacred shamanic and embodiment practices, yoga and mindfulness.