Biographies of the people offering trainings or practice groups

Akasha Rose
Akasha Rose, PhD(c) Holistic Psychology, has devoted her life to NVC and other complementary practices such as Inner Relationship Focusing and Mind Clearing to live a rich, heart-centered life and assist others in doing the same.  She has completed several advanced NVC trainings in the Living Energy of Needs approach with Susan Skye and Robert Gonzales.  She currently works as a relationship coach supporting couples in transition and repairing the inner relationship to decrease depression and anxiety.  Coaching services are available in San Diego County and Silicon Valley.  For information about weekly workshops and weekend events, please go to www.compassionateinsight.com , email: AkashaRose@hotmail.com, or phone 619-920-7947.

Amelia Roache
Amelia Roache has been practicing NVC since 2002, participated in an International Intensive Training in 2004 and continued to enhance her practice in service of learning and transcendence with particular interest in offering mediation and communication training with NVC for individuals, adults with children, youth, couples, divorce, teachers, healthcare providers and participants of intentional and sustainable communities and businesses.  She particularly enjoys holding weekly ongoing NVC practice groups.  She has two certificates in Permaculture Design, continued enthusiasm and exploration of Dynamic Facilitation and the Healing Arts.  She is a mother and professional childcare provider, as well.  She facilitates the learning process and practice of NVC modeling authentic expression, flowing compassion and ease in maintaining focused attention.  
(619) 366-9125           

Amy McQuillan
Amy was introduced to NVC in the 1990’s, and studied on her own for a few years, occasionally attending practice groups. Since 2004 she has attended 15 intensive NVC retreats, including 4 IIT’s with Marshall Rosenberg and other certified trainers. She is in the process of becoming a certified NVC trainer. She facilitates practice groups at her home in Leucadia. Her principle interests with NVC are working with veterans and relationships. She believes the principles of NVC are the most effective way she has found to help to heal the problems our world faces. Heart to heart connection leads to healing and understanding.
(760) 942-1820

Ellen Shiro
Ellen Shiro, Marriage and Family Therapist, facilitates communication enhancement classes and workshops throughout Southern California. Ellen also counsels individuals, couples, and families, privately, and works with businesses and schools in developing and exercising effective communication.
(949) 642-7889
ellenshiro@roadrunner.com
http://ellenshiro.com/

Joe Glennon
Joe Glennon has participated in many NVC trainings, including an International Intensive Training, The Living Energy of Needs, and Compassionate Leadership three times! Also done an NVC Dance Floors weekend workshop with Gina Lawrie, and several other trainings.
Now he is interested in empathic coaching, mediation, practice groups and trainings. Email:  joeg92021@hotmail.com

Tera Gardner
Tera Gardner has a San Diego Community College teaching credential in Effective Communications & Personal Development and taught with the SDCCD (San Diego Community College District)  for 21+yrs .  She now has a private practice as a Certified Life Coach  specializing in relationship communications(NVC based) and relationship “addiction” patterns.  Practicing NVC for over 18 years and a SD area NVC coordinating team member 15 + years, she facilitates bi-monthly practice support groups in her home,  NVC workshops/classes throughout the community and is available to discuss fee options for private individual, couple,  family & group sessions. Home office (858) 270-8202  Cell   (858) 344-0898 or email teraggg@gmail.com 

James Prieto
James currently supports himself as a software developer. He discovered NVC in 2002 and immersed himself in it ever since. James pursues ways to contribute to peace, helping others build fulfilling relationships through his writing, small group and workshop facilitation. He recently released a book titled The Joy of Compassionate Connecting—The Way of Christ through Nonviolent Communication. He also enjoys surfing, snowboarding, drumming and dancing.