Powerful Non-Defensive Social Change
With Sharon Ellison, Author of Taking the War Out of Our Words

"Defensiveness builds walls, causing frustration, polarization,
and power struggle in our families, schools and communities."

Sharon Ellison, M.S. is an award-winning speaker, international consultant, author, and a nominee for the "Leadership in a Changing World Award."She has provided cutting-edge training for families, educators, and social service professionals for over 40 years.

"We cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness with which it was created" --- Albert Einstein

We often talk about "fighting" for peace, justice or some other kind of social change. Sadly, this kind of "war" mentality can create dissension within our own organizations as well as alienation in our communities - despite our best intentions. Our message is then more easily dismissed by the very people we strive to reach.

Using Powerful Non-Defensive Communication skills, we are able to model the message we send. Based in compassion, rooted in accountability - this method truly enables us to practice what we preach. And wider circles of people in the community are likely to hear the wisdom of our call to action.

"I believe this process is more powerful and effective than any other communication technique that I have seen. I wonder what would have happened if you had been at Camp David (for the Middle East peace talks)." -- Maureen Tighe, U.S. Dept. of Justice

You can use Powerful Non-Defensive Communication methods for:

• Responding with sincere, thought-provoking questions when others attack the ideas and goals of your organization
• Giving honest feedback to others in the organization without sounding judgmental
• Creating a powerful and inspirational approach without trying to convince others to listen
• Making predictions that help people to understand the consequences of various choices that affect our local and global communities

"The kind of communication skills you are teaching should be started at the cradle for our new ones and shouted from the roof tops for those of us stuck in our patterns of defensiveness." --- Annie Kane

In addition to the Powerful Non-Defensive Parenting workshop, Sharon Ellison will also offer:

Taking the War Out of Our Words, An Introductory Evening - September 15
Powerful Non-Defensive Parenting - September 25