Compassionate Communication with Rev. Fa Jun and Marya Stark

July 12, 2015

Date and Time Details: July 12 5 - 7:30 pm PDT

Location: Mahasiddha Center

Address: 2328 Channing Way Berkeley CA

Program Contact: Email: Admin@ngakpa.org.

Join Rev. Fa Jun and Marya Stark for a Compassionate Communication, Essential Tools Introduction Class.

We will be going over the foundations of compassionate connections including:
– skills for learning to identify and communicate our needs
– understanding the difference between our emotions and stories
– skills for managing conflict with grace and connection
– celebrating met needs and mounting unmet needs
– cultivating emotional intelligence
– creating boundaries with compassion

5pm-7:30pm
$15-20 contribution at the door
No one is turned away for lack of funds

Bring something comfortable to sit on and a notebook.
All other materials will be provided.

About Your Presenters:

Rev. Fa Jun is an ordained Buddhist priest, long-time holistic health practitioner, martial artist, Qigong master and yoga practitioner. Fa Jun began studying communication while in high school through programs aimed at youth violence prevention. He has continued this study through his various trainings, research into nonviolent and compassionate communication, martial arts, and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Rev. Fa Jun is the lead minister for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos, and of the Ling Qi Dao Center in Santa Cruz, California. He has an active practice including medical qigong, teaching, and relationship coaching, where he is blessed to see people’s lives improve every day!

Marya Stark is a performing artist, music therapist, and communication coach living in Santa Cruz. She has been studying and practicing inner alchemy, partnership health, and communication techniques for over 7 years. She is blessed to be the co-founder of the Ling Qi Dao Healing and Spiritual Arts with her life-partner, and attributes the health and joy she experiences in her primary relationships to the skills cultivated through this model of communication.

www.maryastarkmusic.com
www.marya-stark.com