Joyful Communication - The Art & Skills Of Thriving Relationships - by Hans van Veen

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Joyful Communication - The Art & Skills Of Thriving Relationships

With Hans van Veen

What if your conversations could feel more joyful, free, and deeply connecting? Taking three of the most transformative practices from Nonviolent Communication (NVC), in this course, you’ll discover practical tools and timeless wisdom to transform the way you relate — in your family, friendships, or workplace. Drawing on the principles of NVC, you’ll learn how to bring more honesty, empathy, and understanding into every interaction. Across three sessions, you’ll explore the empowering shift from expectations to requests, learn how to give honest yet compassionate feedback, and taste the freedom of interdependence — finding empowerment through connection and mutual care. These practices go beyond communication skills: they are keys to creating thriving relationships rooted in clarity, trust, and joy. Please note: this is not meant to be a comprehensive NVC course, but rather a selection of a few very powerful points of awareness. For further learning, please check out my other courses! I hope to meet you there, I wish you a wonderful journey, audio: Scott Buckley; Samuel F. Johanns image: Getty


Meet your Teacher

Hans van Veen is a parent, Aletheia Method Transformational Coach, and communication trainer, as well as a certification candidate with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. His work is rooted in Nonviolent Communication and enriched by Nondual Tantra, Zen, Vipassana, and other contemplative practices. He supports parents, groups, couples, and individuals in cultivating empathy, self-acceptance, and authentic connection.

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3 Days

120 students

4.8 stars

9 min / day

Abundance

English


Lesson 1

From Expectations To Empowering Requests

Unspoken expectations often lead to disappointment and tension. In this session, you’ll learn how to transform those hidden expectations into clear, compassionate requests. Discover how to express your needs with courage and clarity, while creating more honesty, trust, and joy in your relationships.

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Lesson 2

Compassionate Feedback: Honest Sharing Without Judgment Or Blame

Feedback can either strengthen relationships or erode trust. Here, you’ll learn how to give and receive feedback in ways that reduce defensiveness and invite growth. With the tools of compassionate communication, feedback becomes a path to trust, openness, and mutual understanding.

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Lesson 3

The Freedom Of Interdependence: Empowerment Through Connection

True interdependence means honoring both individuality and connection. In this session, you’ll explore how moving beyond dependence or isolation leads to freedom, empowerment, and joyful connection. Interdependence becomes the ground for relationships that truly thrive.

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Nicola

October 22, 2025

Good insight

Maria

October 12, 2025

Thank you

Shelley

October 7, 2025

I really enjoyed the simplicity of this.

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