This live, online series combines insights and practical daily life expression using effective, powerful, and empathic communication.

Through engaging presentations and discussion, participants explore ways to find more peace and fulfillment, communicate more clearly, and handle connection as well as potential conflicts or complex situations more skillfully, leading to a more enjoyable experience of life.

The series includes these sessions, one per month, each on a Saturday. The series cost drops as each webinar in the series passes by. The time for each is from 11am to 1pm Eastern time (UTC -4 and UTC -5):

• (past) Being a Leader, Being Led, and "Power With" - September 26 - leadership through authenticity and inspiration
• (past) Communication for Parents and Children of All Ages - October 10 - overcome the limitations of stereotypical family relations
• Enjoying the Difficult Conversation and Making Things Better - November 14 - enjoy the peak experiences of relating
• Expressing Yourself and Overcoming Inner Conflict - December 12 - centering yourself and leaving inner conflict behind
  

About David

David B. Alexander teaches effective and enjoyable communication to individuals and couples, as well as to executives and business owners, so that they can thrive in the social and working world in which we all live. A primary focus for his communication work is an approach called Nonviolent Communication, or "NVC". He also has a lifelong practice and teaching of Zen and Tai Chi Chuan.

NVC emphasizes authenticity in communication, but authenticity based on an empathetic understanding of self and others. NVC expression can be loud or quiet, diplomatic or direct, but is always intended to benefit all parties who are involved.

As a licensed psychotherapist, David also finds value in gestalt therapy principles, existential therapy, and modern psychoanalytic understanding. These are all approaches towards awakening for a fulfilling life.

In addition to psychotherapy work, he has been practicing Zen since the age of 20 and Tai Chi Chuan since the age of 25, and has been teaching since the early 1990s.

From David: I enjoy working as a therapist and coach with thoughtful individuals and couples from all walks of life. Psychotherapy sessions are available online across New York State, and in person in Roslyn Heights, NY; leadership support is available anywhere English is spoken. A free 20-minute consultation is available for those curious about working together. All inquiries are confidential.

For topics of communication, well-being, spiritual life, purpose, and success check this blog, or live online talks also on these topics. You can check out those resources, and sign up for the newsletter.

Saturday, November 14 · 11am – 1pm ET

Have there been, or are there now, important conversations that you have wanted to start, but felt nervous about doing so? Or actions that would initiate engagement with others in a way that is more intense and unpredictable than the usual?

In this live, interactive webinar we will explore this topic together.

In addition to the simple interactions that make up daily greetings and pleasantries, there are conversations and exchanges that involve important and often challenging content: hurt, anger, and even feelings of love and emotional intimacy, which can all be difficult to initiate, or to fully take in when offered by another person.

And yet, these same, somewhat raw conversations provide the opportunity for deeper mutual connection, as well as supporting one's own well-being and vitality.

Topics we will discuss include:

• The benefits of expression vs. silence: bringing more life to your life

• Handling anger well

• Handling affection and empathy well

• Reframing the conversation by realizing the positive at the root of the negative

• "Good" words / "bad" words: which words and phrases create more conflict, and which heal

We invite all participants to bring in their own real-life questions and challenges around the above topics, or other topics related to "difficult conversations."

About David

David B. Alexander teaches effective and enjoyable communication to individuals and couples, as well as to executives and business owners, so that they can thrive in the social and working world in which we all live. A primary focus for his communication work is an approach called Nonviolent Communication, or "NVC".

NVC emphasizes authenticity in communication, but authenticity based on an empathetic understanding of self and others. NVC expression can be loud or quiet, diplomatic or direct, but is always intended to benefit all parties who are involved.

As a licensed psychotherapist, David also finds value in gestalt therapy principles, existential therapy, and modern psychoanalytic understanding. These are all approaches towards awakening for a fulfilling life.

In addition to psychotherapy work, he has been studying Zen since the age of 20 and Tai Chi Chuan since the age of 25, and has been teaching Tai Chi Chuan since the early 1990s.

From David: I enjoy working as a therapist and coach with thoughtful individuals and couples from all walks of life. Psychotherapy sessions are available online across New York State, and in person in Roslyn Heights, NY; leadership support is available anywhere English is spoken. A free 20-minute consultation is available for those curious about working together. All inquiries are confidential.

For topics of communication, well-being, spiritual life, purpose, and success check this blog, or live online talks also on these topics. You can check out those resources, and sign up for the newsletter.

Saturday, December 12 · 11am – 1pm ET

Expressing ourselves from a deep place is rewarding in so many ways.

Yet it can be hard to express affection, for reasons such as fear of rejection or fear of becoming committed beyond the comfort zone. And it can be hard to express frustration or anger, for reasons such as fear of alienating the other or fear of doing harm.

In this live, interactive webinar, we will explore this topic together.

Our inner urges and wishes often may not match what we are able to express. But with good communication skills, we can start to see a path that avoids the fears and lack of clarity mentioned above.

Join this interactive workshop dedicated to improving on important relationships and your own awareness and well-being.

There is no single formula for good communication. However, when we are genuine with other people, it encourages authenticity, and people start to truly understand and appreciate each other's feelings and needs. And by expressing from a deeper level, we start to understand ourselves better, as well. All of that leads to more fulfilling relationships, an ability to work out solutions when there is disagreement and conflict, and a better, realistic sense of self-esteem.

About David

David B. Alexander teaches effective and enjoyable communication to individuals and couples, as well as to executives and business owners, so that they can thrive in the social and working world in which we all live. A primary focus for his communication work is an approach called Nonviolent Communication, or "NVC".

NVC emphasizes authenticity in communication, but authenticity based on an empathetic understanding of self and others. NVC expression can be loud or quiet, diplomatic or direct, but is always intended to benefit all parties who are involved.

As a licensed psychotherapist, David also finds value in gestalt therapy principles, existential therapy, and modern psychoanalytic understanding. These are all approaches towards awakening for a fulfilling life.

In addition to psychotherapy work, he has been studying Zen since the age of 20 and Tai Chi Chuan since the age of 25, and has been teaching since the early 1990s.

From David: I enjoy working as a therapist and coach with thoughtful individuals and couples from all walks of life. Psychotherapy sessions are available online across New York State, and in person in Roslyn Heights, NY; leadership support is available anywhere English is spoken. A free 20-minute consultation is available for those curious about working together. All inquiries are confidential.

For topics of communication, well-being, spiritual life, purpose, and success check this blog, or live online talks also on these topics. You can check out those resources, and sign up for the newsletter.