“Extremely helpful. The “Stages of Relationship” in Jackal and Giraffe was new and useful.

Also, I felt Pan demonstrate respect, love, and connection with each person attending. Very satisfied.

Lots of interactive teaching and practice opportunities. Humor, self-disclosure, flexibility, checking in with students about present needs. Very comfortable and connected.

Pan contributed many things, but most significant was his willingness to LIVE the NVC process as well as he talked about it.

Very fluid and powerful transitions between lesson plans and present moment teaching problems.”

C

“Very helpful. Pan’s presence, vulnerability, heart, and knowledge of the NVC process helped me to understand at my own deep heart level so that I have a good beginning understanding.

My needs were met through lots of practice. My need for connection was met- a group of strangers became a community.

Pan’s presence models connection. I leave feeling blessed and hopeful for the work I am engaged in.”

A.H.

“I found this training (Language 4 Lovers) to be more helpful than I ever expected. I learned how to apply the principles of NVC and be able to recognize my feelings, identify my needs and make honest connected requests. I was able to practice giving and receiving empathy. I feel that my time was totally well spent here today, and I have new confidence in my ability to connect with my partner.

I found Pan to be an exceptional coach who was able to discern what I was trying to express and help me state it in “giraffe talk.” I found him to be knowledgeable, supportive, and kind.

He was able to mentor what connection is about. Found him to be open and accepting. Felt very comfortable and accepted and “seen for whom I am” by the instructor. Thanks so much, Pan, for such a valuable day.”

C.W.

“Extremely helpful. The “Stages of Relationship” in Jackal and Giraffe was new and useful. Also, I felt [Pan] demonstrated respect, love, and connection with each person attending.

VERY Helpful. Brought to the forefront my needs as a man. Helped me to be both a better listener and more compassionate. Opened up my eyes to the possibility of a very happy and fulfilling life.

Pan knows the material, gives examples, and responded well to questions, through inquiry, more options, and kindness.

He addressed participants by name, shared some personal material, and role-played with participants. Helpful in getting in touch with my heart! Enjoyed the stages of intimacy!

Pan’s ability to connect with my heart and to give me the freedom to feel and to discover my needs. Totally safe and secure- gave empathy-not judging. Shared self and had courage to be vulnerable.” — E.T.

“The process he communicated through group interactions as well as lecture. The gift Pan brought was his unique ability to communicate joy when someone showed an understanding.

There were moments of intense discomfort. In some ways, I feel my trainer allowed me to remain uncomfortable. I don’t know if my needs were really clear to me.

I need to work on identifying my own needs.”

4/30/06

M.I.

“This training was very helpful to me in learning the basics of NVC and its applications.

Breaking down the applications- relationships, social change, etc., and flushing each out worked well. The meditations added depth, trust, and peace. I enjoyed the stories of applications of NVC and the examples of how one can “speak the language”, even more, would have been better. The specifics are very helpful. I was satisfied with the presentation in general and specifically I appreciated all the handouts. Pan’s flexibility and vulnerability and his willingness to bring forward the full meaning and value of NVC (world-changing) with serious lightness!

I felt quite comfortable and connected- Pan contributed to that by encouraging participation by all actively and compassionately, and also not letting anyone ‘stories’ dominate the group deftly.”

C.P.