Nonviolent Communication

1st Nonviolent Communication Festival in Athens, Greece, 27 June 2026
Empathic Communication • Connection • Creativity
What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is both a communication practice and a life philosophy that helps us connect deeply with ourselves and with others.

1st Nonviolent Communication Festival in Athens, Greece, 27 June 2026

Empathic Communication • Connection • Creativity

What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is both a communication practice and a life philosophy that helps us connect deeply with ourselves and with others.
It is based on empathy, authentic expression, active listening, and respect for everyone’s needs.

NVC offers tools for:
Better conflict management
Deeper and more meaningful relationships
Creative collaboration
Self-awareness & emotional growth
NVC supports harmonious living in all areas of life:
Personal & family life
Professional relationships & collaborations
Relationships between different cultures, religions & nations
Relationship with ourselves

What the Festival Will Include
The Nonviolent Communication Festival in Athens will be a full-day experience filled with learning, action, and connection:
Interactive games introducing NVC through humor and real-life examples
Workshops & experiential activities
Talks and presentations by NVC specialists
Connection & sharing circles
Books, materials & information for those who want to learn more

Our Vision: Building a Strong NVC Community in Greece
Our vision is to create a united, vibrant, and dynamic NVC community in Greece, where people of all ages, professions, and backgrounds can learn, share, and grow through empathy and connection.

We want NVC to spread:
In schools & education — so children grow up with tools for peaceful communication
In organizations & public institutions — for healthier work environments and better conflict resolution
Among professionals & teams — so communication becomes a bridge, not a barrier
In society as a whole — for a culture of understanding and human connection

The festival is only the beginning.
We are building an open, ongoing, and participatory community where more people can access and practice Nonviolent Communication.

Admission
€5 for the full day on Saturday
Children under 12: FREE
No registration required
Just come with your friends!
You will receive wristbands allowing entry and exit whenever you want.
You may arrive at any time, but please try to arrive at the start of each program to avoid interruptions.
Cash payment preferred at the entrance.
The €5 fee applies even if you arrive later in the day.
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Festival Schedule
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 11:30 – 20:00
11:30 – 12:30 Reception of visitors at the exhibitors’ tables
12:30 – 13:30 Welcome – Presentation of Nonviolent Communication by Maria Telidou / NVC experiences from our students ( 1 hour)
13:30 – 14:00 Reception of visitors at the exhibitors’ tables/Refereshments (30’)
14:00 – 15:30 Workshop to learn what is empathy in NVC with Maria Telidou and Tracy Seed (1 hr 30 min)
15:30 – 16:30 Reception of visitors at the exhibitors’ tables/Refereshments
16:30 – 17:45 Applications of Nonviolent Communication in different aspects of our lives through talks and interactive activities (1 hr 15 min)
1)Thaleia Kostopoulou: “NVC in Doctor–Patient Relationships” (15 min) Dentist and Health Mentor – including role play
2) Despoina Drosou: “When ‘No’ Becomes a Bridge: Learning to Listen to Our Children” – NVC in Parent–Child Relationships (15 min) Existential Renewal and Self-Healing Techniques Counselor – including role play
3) Alexandros Paraschis: “NVC in Dog Training” (15 min) Head of Dog Friendly Academy, Assistance Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior and Training Consultant
4) Alis Papazafeiriou: “Where the Soul Breathes” – NVC in Artistic Expression exercise (30 min) Certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Holistic Development Trainer
17:45 – 18:15 Reception of visitors at the exhibitors’ tables/Refreshements
18:15 – 19:15 NVC Workshops with Tracy Seed – Integration of NVC, Expression and Movement
19:30 – 20:00 Closing circle and sharing experiences from the Festival
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Location
TANGArt Hall
4 Nakou Street, Athens
Access
Syngrou–Fix metro station (2 minutes on foot)
Exit at Kallirrois
Walk up Kallirrois Street
Pass The Athenian Kallirhoe hotel (about 10 meters ahead)
Go down the steps on the left
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MEET OUR ORGANIZER and CONTACTS
Maria Telidou
Personal Development Instructor & Communication facilitator
ThetaHealer® and Thetahealing® Instructor,
ThetaHealing® Master and Certificate of Science
from the ThetaHealing Institute of Knowledge® (THInK)
NVC seminars facilitator, in the process of certification as an NVC Trainer
BIOGRAFY MARIA TELIDOU https://rebrand.ly/19yaicb

Tracy Seed
https://tracyseed.com/
tracy@tracyseed.com
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