Jill's teaching style brings passion and enthusiasm for NVC, [nonviolent communication], by combining her master level Yoga training and her creative narrative skills into a dynamic teaching force. She has a charasmatic personality that connects with folks. She is outgoing, engaging, and her friendly temperament puts people at ease. Jill is dedicated to the teaching of NVC and presents the material with clarity. She is a charming storyteller and uses her skills of role playing as a way to show members how NVC can enhance their communication skills  and in turn affect their lives in encouraging ways. Since NVC has become the model of communication at the center, we have experienced members reconnecting with friends and families, an increase in healthy relationships, successful coflict resolutions, and members' willingness to step out into community to live richer and fuller lives. 

                                                                                                                                                                                             Sheridith Maresh

Co-Director,  Russian River Empowerment Center,

      "a drop-in mental health and wellness center 

for those who want to transcend serious

and persistent mental illness by learning

and implementing new skills and behaviors".