
nonviolent communication, mindfulness, & Trauma informed practices
With Lori Palmer
Working with Lori: A Safe and Nurturing Space
Lori's approach to mindful connection with the self and others is truly unique and powerful, as it seamlessly blends Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed practices for the nervous system. With a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of these modalities, Lori skillfully guides her clients towards healing, growth, and meaningful connections.
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Fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication
Fundamentals - Level I begins with basic mindfulness and active listening practices followed by the NVC Model (OFNR - Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests) and opportunities to give and receive empathy.
Fundamentals - Level II provides an opportunity to build on your NVC skillset and practice with more challenging concepts like hearing and saying no, using the Tree of Life and working with anger.
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Mindful Couples Workshops
Identify your attachment style and your partners attachment style to invite more understanding into your relationship. Learn to peacefully navigate roadblocks to communication with your parter. Build skills for listening, self expression and making requests. Develop a feelings and needs language and work towards building a culture of gratitude in your home.
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Mindful Parenting Workshops
Fill your toolbox with resources for navigating conflicts with more peace and connection, avoiding punishments and rewards and shifting away from a right/wrong, good/bad mindset.
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Individual & Couples Coaching
One-on-one sessions give you an opportunity to work through daily challenges using NVC concepts as a basis for connection with yourself and others.
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Mindful Self Compassion with NVC
Learn to love yourself by connecting with what is alive in you. Develop an awareness of what you are feeling in an any given moment and the body sensations that accompany those feelings. Tap into your core needs so you can better meet them. Be a gentle support to yourself as you show up with more awareness and authenticity.
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Half Day & Full Day Workshops
Three-hour half day workshops and six-hour full day workshops provide an opportunity for a more immersive experience. Topics include the fundamentals of NVC as well as the Key Differentiations, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Body NVC, Listening and other practices that might support you on your NVC journey.
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NVC in Schools
Schools practicing NVC see a decrease in discipline issues which means students spend more time in the classroom and teachers are able to focus on teaching. Trainings can be tailored to your specific community and are available for students, staff & parents.
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Guest Speaking
Lori understands that each school, business, or private group has unique aspirations and challenges. That is why she offers customizable presentations to address specific needs and goals. Whether you are seeking a keynote speech, a workshop series, or a combination of both, Lori will work closely with you to design a program that aligns with your requirements and maximizes the impact on your community.

Lori’s Training & Qualifications
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATES
COMPLETED:
California Teaching Credential: Multiple Subjects - SPED (2006)
Masters of Science in Education (2009)
The Polyvagal Certificate (2024)
Interpersonal Neurobiology (2025)
IN PROGRESS:
Certified Trauma Professional (In Progress)
Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer (In Progress)
Fundamentals of Attachment Styles (In Progress)
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training (In Progress)
COMING SOON:
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
nonviolent communication
MULTIPLE DAY RETREATS:
Living Peace Retreat (Oren Jay Sofer, Roxy Manning)
Pacific Virtual International Intensive Training 2020
Pacific International Intensive Training 2022
Pacific International Intensive Training 2023
NVC Certification Candidates Retreat 2025
COURSES & WORKSHOPS:
Parent Effectiveness Training (Meike Lemmens)
Bay Area Immersion Program (Oren Jay Sofer, Roxy Manning)
Radical Self Compassion (Arnina Kashtan, Sarah Peyton, Mary Mackenzie)
Parent & Peer Leadership Program (Bachmann Mattei, Ingrid Bauer)
Connect Across Differences - Find Common Ground (Kathy Simon)
Responding to the Call of Our Times (Miki Kashtan)
Jump in Now: Facilitation Basics (Mary Mackenzie)
Say What You Mean (Oren Jay Sofer)
Authentic Communication (Oren Jay Sofer)
Communication Coaching (Oren Jay Sofer)
NVC Rising Learning Community
Wise Speech (Oren Jay Sofer)
How to Have Antiracist Conversations (Roxy Manning, Sarah Peyton)
Trauma informed training
Trauma Summit 2023
Trauma Summit 2024
Polyvagal Theory Basics: Baylor University
Interpersonal Neurobiology: Dan Siegel
Sarah Peyton
Healing New & Old Trauma: A Resonant Exploration
Resonant Language 101
Untying the Knots of Trauma
Brain Spa Intensive 2023
ECHO
Echo Parenting (6 weeks) 2017
Echo Parenting (8 weeks) 2019
Trauma Informed Yoga workshop 2023
Mindfulness & meditation
Mindful Self Compassion: Natalie Bell (2020)
Teachings of the Buddha w/Gullu Singh (2023)
Mindful Awareness Research Center (UCLA - MARC)
Daylong: Opening to Joy - Diana Winston (2015)
MAPs I - Mindful Awareness Practices (2015)
MAPs II - Cultivating Positive Emotions (2015)
MAPs II - Next Steps: Improve Your Meditation (2016)
MAPS II - Cultivating Forgiveness (2019)
MAPs I - Mindful Awareness Practices (2022)
Daylong: Self Compassion - Diana Winston (2022)
Daylong: Connecting w/Courage - Diana Winston (2022)
UCLA - Summer School
Psychiatry 175: Mindfulness Practice/Theory (2022)
Spirit Rock
Daylong: The Magic of Awareness w/Anam Thubten & James Baraz (2015)
Insight LA
Mindful Self Compassion Core Skills Training w/Kristen Neff & Chris Germer (2019)
Mindful Based Stress Reduction w/Alex Maizuss (2022)
The Aware Heart: Cultivating Inner Refuge w/Dawn Mauricio & Yong Oh (2022 - 6 days)
Remembering Coming Home w/Gullu Singh & Tere Abdala (2023 - 6 days)