“Ongo is more than just a course on Non-Violent Communication – for me, it is a Journey of Self Discovery. Ongo is a way of learning to communicate with others, in a positive and constructive manner. A way of learning to listen, with empathy.”
“Ongo has created a safe space to be vulnerable and explore within ourselves, how we think and connect to others. I am still working on learning to talk less when someone is sharing, but it was one of the things I loved about it most, you got to share and not be interrupted or given advice, you were given the needs that were missing from your story and it goes a long way to healing parts of yourself and your connections with others.”
This 12 week group works together through a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) workbook called The Ongo Book: everyday nonviolence.
We are offering a face to face group at the RESEED Centre in Penguin, NW Tasmania.
Introduction to the Ongo Group
Monday 8 April, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, 2024
RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St Penguin
Come along to find out what it’s all about, have your questions answered, experience an empathy circle.
No cost, no obligation.
RSVP to Billie by phone or text 0417 559 484.
The group will start the following week, Monday 15th April.
Ongo runs for 12 weeks.
Ongo is helpful to find:
- greater authenticity in your communication,
- increased understanding,
- deepening connection with others, and
- skills for preventing and resolving conflict.
Practice listening with empathy and speaking truth without judgement.
We meet for 2 hours each week. There are also 1-2 hours of activities to do at home each week.
Everyone is welcome.
For the 12 week Ongo group, we welcome a small donation to cover room hire (suggested $2 – $5 per week).
The Ongo Book
An Ongo book is required for the course.
Ongo books can be purchased for about $35. (We can buy a bulk order or you can purchase yourself.)
Read more about the Ongo Book: https://ongobook.com/
Find out more about NVC (Nonviolent Communication) through the short videos on the Cup of Empathy YouTube Channel.
“Ongo has given me the ability to step back from where I would typically react and learn to respond and look at the person I am trying to connect with and see what possible needs they are looking for, that drive their behaviour.”
