Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio

Are you and your romantic partner looking for insights, practices, and practical tools to strengthen your relationship?

Maybe you’re up for a predictable monthly date night focused on investing in your connection?

If so, please consider this monthly practice group for couples. This group is a place to slow down, turn toward each other, and kindle your connection - while learning tools that support your relationship for years to come.

Each month we’ll gather to focus on one practical skill that increases understanding, connection, and collaboration, specifically tailored to the high stakes and nuances of romantic relationships.

Designed for couples of all backgrounds, stages, and orientations, each session introduces an essential relationship skill followed by guided exercises you’ll practice together and with the group. Each time, you and your partner will leave with new ways to deepen your connection and strengthen your resilience.

What to Expect

Every gathering follows a consistent structure: a concise introduction to the topic, followed by exercises and activities with opportunities to share experiences.

• Structured practice with clear scripts and prompts
• Guided exercises to do with your partner
• Live modeling and examples
• Time for questions, coaching, and shared reflection
• Practical take-home activities to support day-to-day learning and practice

Who the Practice Group Is For

This practice group is intended for partners in a romantic relationship.
All experience levels in Compassionate Communication (Nonviolent Communication or NVC) are welcome - from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners.
All gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations are welcomed.

This group is designed for couples who want to:

• Foster long-term habits that make their relationship stronger and more resilient
• Feel more like a team
• Improve communication and emotional connection
• Navigate conflict with more ease and less reactivity
• Learn skills that contribute to intimacy, honesty, understanding, and collaboration

Why a Monthly Practice Group?

Skills become habits through repetition and support. Meeting monthly offers structured learning and support to:

• Build confidence and skill through repetition and reminders
• Integrate skills into real life over time
• Notice and celebrate progress
• Invest regularly in your growth as a couple
• Practice together with guidance and support

Duration

3 sessions (90 minutes each)

Dates

Monthly on the first Sunday evening, 6:00–7:30 PM, January–March 2026:

• January 4
• February 1
• March 1