Learn Compassionate Communication — a 52-week journey into empathy, honesty, and deeper connection.
Do you wish your communication with loved ones could be better?
Do you want to resolve differences peacefully?
We are launching Batch 5 of the 52-week Practice Group from 7th July 2026, where we will learn and practice these skills together as a community.
To honour the time, care, and dedication our facilitators bring to this journey, and to ensure this space continues to thrive, a financial contribution is requested from participants toward facilitation and resources. Every contribution helps keep this work alive and sustainable, so that more people may benefit from it.
We invite a differential contribution, as outlined below, to acknowledge diverse economic backgrounds, and to celebrate the return of Alumni participants and the richness their experience brings to the practices. For convenience, two payment options are available — a one-time lump sum or two instalments.
If you are able to contribute beyond the minimum, your generosity will help support others who may be seeking a scholarship. This is offered in the spirit of a community that cares for the whole, and is received with heartfelt gratitude.
📞 Contact Us: For queries or scholarship requests, call or WhatsApp us with your full name: +91 74185 12665 ; 📧 jointhedots2026@gmail.com
Compassion Course content is created by international trainer Thom Bond and taught for over 14 years to over 30,000 participants across 16 languages worldwide. This is our 5th year of facilitation. It is a truly special opportunity to practice and live NVC by being part of this 52-week long journey.
Through the Compassion Course we learn to connect with ourselves and others with complete honesty and compassion. We learn Nonviolent Communication — a practice that equips us to transform conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection and joy. Through this learning, we can contribute to a more peaceful and harmonious world.
Questions that will help you better understand this process.
Created by internationally renowned trainer Thom Bond, the Compassion Course has been running for over 14 years, reaching more than 50,000 participants across over 120 countries and in 20+ languages worldwide.
This group is for anyone interested in learning the basics of NVC and building more authentic, loving relationships. We work in close partnership with Thom Bond and follow the exact syllabus from the Compassion Course website.
This course is designed for beginners. You just need to be open and curious about forming authentic, loving relationships. No prior NVC knowledge is required.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, is a communication approach based on principles of nonviolence. It focuses on empathic connection, understanding, and resolving conflicts peacefully. NVC encourages authentic self-expression, empathic listening, and identifying underlying feelings and needs.
In three parts: (1) Weekly live Zoom sessions, (2) Written lesson plans based on Thom Bond's curriculum, (3) Year long Empathy buddy support to practice and learn together. Plus a WhatsApp community for ongoing connection.
Fill the registration form. You'll receive a link to the WhatsApp group post payment.
Post verification of your application, our course coordinator will reach out to you with the payment link to complete your payment.
🌸 Indian Participants — ₹12,000 (approx. ₹1,000/month) + Additional contribution toward scholarship, if you wish to. One-Time Payment: ₹10,000 (by 15 June) — You save ₹2,000. Two Instalments: ₹6,000 (by 15 June) + ₹6,000 (by 15 December).
🌿 Alumni Contribution — ₹6,000 (by 15 June) + Additional contribution toward scholarship, if you wish to.
🌱 Referral Discount (Alumni Referral) — ₹10,000, you save ₹2,000. One-Time Payment: ₹10,000 (by 15 June). Two Instalments: ₹6,000 (by 15 June) + ₹4,000 (by 15 December).
🌍 International Participants — ₹12,000 (approx. $125) + Register separately on Compassion Course website.
🌱 Scholarship — For those who require a concession in payment, partial scholarships are available, subject to availability based on contributions received from generous participants. Please reach out with your full name and a genuine sharing of your reasons. A minimum contribution of ₹4,000 is preferred.
📞 Call/WhatsApp with your full name to +91 74185 12665 or email jointhedots2026@gmail.com.
No for Indian Participants. Our form is sufficient for group participants. We complete your course registration on the Compassion Course website for you. However International participants are requested to register on the Compassion Course website separately and additionally with us to be part of the English practice group.
Scholarships are available for those facing genuine financial difficulty. We rely on the generosity of the community — those who can contribute more help create a pool for those who cannot. Please apply honestly through the registration form.
📞 Contact Us: For queries or scholarship requests, call or WhatsApp us with your full name: +91 74185 12665 ; 📧 jointhedots2026@gmail.com
There will be 52 sessions in a year. We meet every Tuesday for 120mins from 8.30 – 10.30 am IST.
Yes, you can still join if you miss a session. Each day practice is standalone but we strongly advise you to catchup with the previous week's resource material for understanding and continuity. Attending most sessions in the first 3 months will ensure you develop and practice the foundational skillsets. Recordings will be available for one month from the session date.
Call +91 74185 12665 for any questions. You can also message the same number on WhatsApp with your query.
In our experience, learning is much deeper when you join live. However, you can participate as much or as little as you like, according to your convenience. Recordings and written material are available for all sessions.
The CC English experience for the second year in a row continues to be my grounding practice for the week. The course structure, the breakout rooms and harvest times with the fellow participants has deepened my emotional awareness. It has particularly helped me in navigating difficult conversations in my personal life without getting overwhelmed and staying strong and present.
The CC journey has been an eye opener. Never realised there would be so many layers to my feelings and needs. Every session has opened up a new insight into the way my default wiring is. And the practice sessions have thrown light on new ways of being. I would strongly recommend this journey to anyone who is looking for a deeper dive into the framework of NVC even if you are new to it. The facilitators embody the work — and hence the space is authentic and safe and transformative. If not for this journey many relationships would have eroded; instead they have now blossomed.
This is my 3rd year attending the Compassion Course. I returned not only for the content but also for the sense of community which now feels like an extended family. Repeating the course has helped reinforce and deepen concepts I learned previously. Both the organizers and participants bring professionalism and thoughtful insight. The experience goes beyond reading Thom Bond's work — it includes engaging with diverse perspectives, including those that challenge the material. That depth of discussion has been especially valuable. The organizers do an excellent job managing the sessions by keeping them focused, on schedule, and respectful of everyone's time. Their genuine commitment to NVC is evident, and their willingness to be open and vulnerable makes the learning environment more relatable and impactful. Overall, it has been a meaningful and enriching experience.
I am sincerely in love with Thom Bond's English course that Jaya Sengupta introduced me to. I was able to walk down the 'less travelled road' with my facilitators and co-seekers on a beautiful journey of learning, unlearning and relearning about human nature with its limitations and its abundance — an interwoven paradox that made my soul and mind grow. I feel grateful for each one of the co-travellers.
I feel fortunate to have been introduced to the Compassion Course. My sincere thanks to Ravish for guiding me on this journey, and to facilitators Fatema and Pallavi for supporting me through the registration process and helping me begin on a positive note. Participating in the weekly reading and practice sessions helped me engage deeply with the content shared by Thom Bond. The structured prompts at the end of each week encouraged consistent reflection and practice. I found this space to be truly non-judgmental, where everyone came forward to listen and support one another in the best possible way. This experience has inspired me deeply, and I find myself sharing these learnings whenever I get the opportunity.
Aparna is a life coach, NVC certification candidate and facilitator of the Compassion Course since 2024. She has spent 17 years in the development sector involved in research, training and communication which has given her a textured insight into various contexts bringing an empathic curiosity in her work. She currently serves as a Trustee of the Kherwadi Social Welfare Association, a non-profit based in Mumbai and conducts her private coaching practice since 2 years.
An Art Therapist, NVC Certification candidate, Facilitator of the Compassion Course (English) since 2024, and Community Wellness Facilitator with over 15 years of experience in education, counselling, and community work. She integrates art therapy and Nonviolent Communication to support emotional well-being and healing in women, youth, and families — especially in underserved communities. She is dedicated to creating safe spaces for reflection and authentic human connection.
A retired senior editor and journalist, Laadli Media Awardee (2011), NVC Certification candidate, and Facilitator of the Compassion Course (English & Hindi) since 2022. She is also the Founder of Join the Dots and Empathy Junction. Driven by a lifelong commitment to empathy and conscious communication, she brings the power of NVC into everyday lives — bridging media, storytelling, and human connection in service of a more compassionate world.
A Coach, NVC Certification candidate, Facilitator of the Compassion Course (English) since 2025, and an intentional parent — among other things. She is inspired by the possibility of authentic communication in everyone's life — and how truly wonderful life could be! She is keen to contribute towards bringing NVC consciousness into our practical, everyday lives.
A PMP-certified Project Manager with 14+ years of leadership experience, NVC Certification candidate, Facilitator of the Compassion Course (English) since 2023, and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practitioner. She is passionate about empowering organizations, individuals, youth, and underserved communities through emotional resilience, self-empathy, and compassion — inspiring conscious living and holistic well-being from the inside out.
An Organization Development Consultant with 30+ years of experience, Certified Coach, and NVC Certification candidate. Since 2012, Vinita has been drawn to NVC's spiritual essence, inclusivity, and accessibility — passionate about spreading it across all sectors and making it available to communities regardless of background or means. Her facilitation style is rooted in deep listening, empathy, and the ability to create safe spaces where people feel heard — values that sit at the very heart of NVC consciousness.