What if you could understand why NVC becomes harder to access when stress takes over? Join us on Zoom on October 26, 2026, from 8:00–9:30 PM ET for a free session exploring how polyvagal theory can help us move from reactivity back to choice and reconnect with our NVC skills.

I Know NVC. So Why Can’t I Access It When I Need It Most?

You’ve practiced NVC. You know the processes. You understand the principles.

So why is it that when a conversation gets emotionally charged, all that knowledge can suddenly feel out of reach?

You might shut down. Become defensive. Lose your words. React in ways you never intended. And later wonder, What happened? I know how to do this.

What if the missing piece isn’t more NVC—but understanding what happens in your nervous system when you feel under threat?

Polyvagal theory offers a new lens for understanding the connection between the nervous system, our sense of safety, and our capacity to respond with choice. In this session, we will explore what happens between knowing and being able to access what we know. What makes us reactive—and what helps us find our way back to choice?

We will also explore simple somatic practices to support self-regulation and access more choice when things get intense.

Come discover what becomes possible when your nervous system feels safer—and your NVC skills become available when you need them most.

Facilitator

Olga Gavrilova is a CNVC certification candidate who has been practicing Nonviolent Communication since 2019. As a psychologist, she leads NVC practice groups and offers individual consultations, supporting people in bringing greater awareness, choice, and connection to their relationships and everyday lives. In her work, she explores the space where NVC Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory : From Reactivity to Choice

Join us on Zoom on October 26, 2026, from 8:00–9:30 PM ET for a free session exploring how polyvagal theory can help us move from reactivity back to choice and deepen our NVC skills.