In the first few weeks of working together, the focus is less on fixing problems and more on creating the conditions for clarity and change to emerge. We’ll move at a pace that supports understanding rather than performance.
 

Early sessions often involve slowing things down

We’ll spend time getting oriented to what’s actually happening for you—emotionally, physically, and relationally. You don’t need to arrive with clear goals or a tidy story. Confusion, mixed feelings, and uncertainty are all welcome here.
 

We’ll build a shared way of paying attention

I’ll help you notice patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, and how your nervous system responds in moments of stress or closeness. This might include gently tracking emotions, bodily sensations, and habitual ways of managing difficulty.
 

Language and concepts are introduced only as they’re useful

You don’t need prior experience with Nonviolent Communication. I’ll offer frameworks and language gradually, and only when they support your understanding. The emphasis is on finding words that feel true to you, not on speaking in a particular way.

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Over time, you may notice more internal space

Many people begin to experience a greater capacity to stay present with uncertainty, hold conflicting feelings, and engage in difficult conversations with more steadiness. These shifts are often subtle at first and continue unfolding over time.

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The first month is about building trust—in the process, in the relationship, and in your own capacity to listen inward and respond with more choice.
 

What This Is Not

This work is not about giving advice, quick fixes, or scripts for how to handle other people. It’s also not focused on perfecting communication or saying things “the right way.”
 

While we may talk about specific situations, the emphasis is not on strategies alone. Instead, we pay attention to the underlying patterns—how you relate to yourself, how you navigate tension or uncertainty, and what helps you stay grounded and aligned in real moments.
 

This is a collaborative process rather than a prescriptive one. You’re not here to be corrected or coached into a particular style, but to develop more clarity, choice, and steadiness in how you move through your life and relationships.