The following quotations are from people who have attended courses in Nonviolent communication run by Laura Harvey:

"Thank you! This has changed my life so much, so quickly. I am very grateful to have been at your course. It all makes so much sense. I am still feeling relieved. It's like being given the holy grail!”
Foundation Training participant

"The trainer was able to clarify and highlight key learning points at just the appropriate time."
Foundation Training participant

"I found Laura a tremendously helpful teacher who embodied the values of NVC and also inspired me to become more fluent in its practice."
Deepening the Foundation Participant

“This course has something to offer everyone from the raw volunteer to the most practiced diplomat”
Social inclusion Co-ordinator, Weardale

"I wish this was taught at every school in the country."
Probation worker

"The trainer often provided a simple suggestion which took us all on - and usually with a lovely touch of humour which acknowledged what had happened and kept it light. She also demonstrated the use of NVC with clarity and simplicity."
Participant in "Transforming Conflict", a Deepening the Foundation Training

"Fantastic. Real life changing stuff for us both. We're still talking about it loads now and have used it in our lives, with good (if shaky) affect! My kids have responded really well - the simplicity and lack of manipulation in the communications has relaxed them. I'm feeling like a great mum, not perfect but great!"
Foundation Training Participant

"I've just had the longest, easiest and most connected conversation with my partner that I've had in months. Empathy rocks! Thank you so much again."
Foundation Training Participant

"I feel empowered to greater self-acceptance and authenticity."
Recipient of one-to one work

"My needs for learning, understanding, connection and fun were met."
Participant in demonstration dialogue

"The training helped me to be more honest with myself. Laura's application of NVC both within and particularly outside the structured exercises helped to reveal the power of NVC and the ways it may be usefully employed."
Participant on Foundation Training

"The trainer presented the materials at a gentle and considered pace that helped me feel safe and attentive as a learner."
Participant on Foundation Training

"Thank you for your expertise and dedication to our course. We have all thoroughly appreciated the value of it. So often we sit through stuff we gain little from. This was a real learning opportunity."
Public sector client