Beyond Right and Wrong: An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Participants discussing the nonviolent communication framework at a workshop session.
LOCATIONBlack Box, 42 Waterloo Street
DATES23 Aug, Sun
START/ END TIMEs1.00 - 3.00 PM
Capacity28 pax
AdmissionsFree with registration at citrusfest2026.peatix.com
SynopsisDuring a conflict, have you ever felt like you were speaking a different language? Most of our daily miscommunications arise from a tendency to judge rather than to lean back into connection.
In this introductory workshop to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) led by Tan Yi Han and Mayuko Vermeulen, you will learn the foundational tools of this framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg. Pick up new skills to express your feelings and needs more clearly, to better understand what the other person really wants, and gain insights into how identifying universal human needs can de-escalate tension and lead to more effective requests. Let’s learn how to handle difficult conversations with more clarity and less stress!
About the Arts Workers
Tan Yi Han (he/him)
Peace PlanterTan Yi Han is on a mission to plant the seeds of peace in people’s hearts. As Head of Education and Impact at GUILD Asia, he is designing and facilitating impactful learning experiences focused on mental wellbeing, social and environmental causes. Han is also leading the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Circle at A Good Space–Singapore’s first cooperative of changemakers–and is exploring how to integrate this collaborative form of communication into the organisation’s culture. In his free time, you may find him enjoying a hike in the forest or nurturing new life at his garden.
Mayuko Vermeulen (she/her)
Heart HealerMayuko Vermeulen is a certified Sound Meditation Practitioner, Mindfulness Facilitator, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Practitioner, and Polyvagal-informed Somatic Practitioner. With over 10 years of experience in the wellness space, she has supported individuals, teams, and communities in cultivating emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and empathy-based communication to build healthier relationships and more connected workplaces.
