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Compassionate Communication

| with Scott Catamas | Mondays at 5 p.m. CT
Compassionate Communication

Program Overview

Compassionate Communication with Scott Catamas is for anyone who wants to improve their relationships and connections. This program offers tools and techniques that all listeners can apply to their lives. These tools are nondenominational and cross-cultural. They are taught throughout the world and are simple yet effective.
Scott is a Master Coach and Communicator who travels throughout the United States, Europe and Asia teaching these tools. This program will frequently come live from various cities around the world where Scott is teaching. Guests will bring real relationship issues to Scott, where the tools will be demonstrated and practiced.
During this program you can learn:

● New ways to enjoy life more fully, despite any challenge.
● How to express yourself in ways that others can fully hear you.
● How to solve a problem with everyone involved feeling understood.
● How to be the best parent and/or friend you always wished to be.
● How to set boundaries in a compassionate way.
● How to stay connected to yourself, even when you are scared.
● How to stay connected to others, even when you are angry or triggered.
● The tools and practices of Compassionate Communication, based on Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication system.
Listenerns can learn and practice these tools throughout the day and apply them to any and all of their relationships. Scott also provides free materials on his website at www.LoveCoachScott.com.

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    Episode: Compassionate Communication in the Workplace
    Original air date: Monday, September 06, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Join us today for a discussion on compassionate communication in the workplace and how to apply some very specific tools to help managers, employers, staff and employees improve efficiency and harmony at work. Scott has facilitated many staff meetings and taught these tools to small and large businesses. Joining him to share practices and experiences are Christy Michaels, Katrina Vaillancourt and Donny Regal, each an experienced facilitator of Compassionate Communication and teacher at the Sunrise Center (near San Francisco). Prior to the show, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download free worksheets to help them understand and practice the tools of Compassionate Communication.
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    Episode: Adjustment From Judgment and “Make Wrong" to Acceptance and Compassion
    Original air date: Monday, August 30, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Having worked with over 200 couples and families, Scott has learned that at the root of nearly all disharmony in relationships is judgment or "make wrong." Today we will explore how to authentically accept and have compassion for ourselves and each other and examine the differences between judgment and discernment. Joining Scott on today's program is his wife Gabriele. Scott and Gabriele will share how they do this in their lives, using honest examples from their relationship. Prior to the show, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download the free worksheets on “Feelings” and “Universal Human Needs.”
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    Episode: Managing Our Differences
    Original air date: Monday, August 23, 2010
    Episode Description:
    One of the myths of relationships is that happy couples don't have differences. Perhaps it comes from growing up with fairy tales ending with "and they lived happily ever after." A more honest statement would be "And they learned how to compassionately manage their differences." Today's program will give listeners very specific tools for giving yourself empathy while understanding the differences of your family members, co-workers and friends. Scott and Gabriele Catamas will share how they do this in their lives, as very different individuals from completely different cultures and belief systems, in a marriage that is an ongoing practice of Compassion, Understanding, Boundaries and Curiosity. Visit www.LoveCoachScott.com to download free worksheets on Feelings and Universal Human Needs.
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    Episode: Adjusting From Criticism to Appreciation
    Original air date: Monday, August 16, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Scott has learned that there is an epidemic of criticism in Western culture while nearly everyone is longing for more appreciation. Today we explore how to authentically shift from criticism to appreciation and give listeners specific tools to create connection even in difficult circumstances. No matter what you wish to convey, it can always be presented with a tone of appreciation. Scott and Gabriele Catamas share how they do this and how Scott has taught others to enjoy various practices of appreciation. Go to www.LoveCoachScott.com to download the free worksheets on Feelings and Universal Human Needs.
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    Episode: What to Do When We Are Triggered/Upset?
    Original air date: Monday, August 09, 2010
    Episode Description:
    In working with more than 200 couples and families, I have found that the tools for managing ourselves when we are triggered are essential. Even when we are upset, there are simple ways to authentically understand what is happening within ourselves, and with others. Today's show will give listeners very specific tools to help create connection, even in very difficult circumstances. Scott's wife, Gabriele, is a guest and they will share about their use of these practices, both personally and professionally. Prior to the show, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download the free worksheets. 
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    Episode: Boundaries and Compassion: A Key to Deeper Intimacy
    Original air date: Monday, August 02, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Scott will be calling in from San Diego, California, after leading a workshop on the practice of boundaries and compassion. Workshop participants will be Scott’s guests today. Prior to the program, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download the free worksheets on feelings and universal human needs.  
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    Episode: Everyday Tools and Practices for Healthy Long-Term Relationships
    Original air date: Monday, July 26, 2010
    Episode Description:
    Scott's guest for this episode is his wife Gabriele! Tune in for a revealing look at the specific ways Scott and Gabriele use these tools in their relationship. They will describe the significant differences between them and how they manage the daily differences and challenges. Scott and Gabriele have been friends for 21 years and best friends for eight years. Yet every day brings new opportunities to learn about each other and to manage challenges and differences. Remember to visit Scott's website at http://www.LoveCoachScott.com  and download the free worksheets!
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    Episode: How to Give and Receive Authentic Empathy and Understanding
    Original air date: Monday, July 19, 2010
    Episode Description:
    One of the fundamental aspects of Compassionate Communication is the power of giving and receiving Empathy/Understanding. My personal definition of compassion is "to demonstrate CARE despite differences.” In nearly all situations, especially conflicts, it is when we drop from our judgmental minds to our compassionate hearts that things soften and change in a wonderful way. Today's program will give listeners very specific tools for giving and receiving empathy. Scott will demonstrate different forms of authentic care and compassionate listening with his guests on the show. We will also practice self-empathy and the ways to fill our own wells of support and understanding. Scott teaches throughout the United States and has received scores of testimonials about how empathy has changed people's lives and relationships. Prior to the show, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download the free worksheets on FEELINGS and UNIVERSAL HUMAN NEEDS.
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    Episode: The Power of Connecting to Feelings and Universal Human Needs
    Original air date: Monday, July 12, 2010
    Episode Description:
    One of the fundamental understandings of Compassionate Communication is to connect to our feelings and our "Universal Human Needs.” This is a way to authentically understand what is happening within ourselves and with others. Today's program will give listeners very specific tools to help create connection even in very difficult circumstances. Scott teaches throughout the United States and has received scores of testimonials about how this one understanding has changed people's lives and relationships. Prior to the show, listeners are encouraged to go to www.LoveCoachScott.com and download the free worksheets on Feelings and Universal Human Needs. 
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    Episode: From the Climate Project Presenters Summit
    Original air date: Monday, June 28, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This episode comes live from Nashville, Tenn., where Scott will be attending a Climate Project Presenters Summit with Al Gore. Scott volunteers his time educating audiences throughout the United States, Europe and Asia about the challenges and solutions involved in climate change. In today's episode, Scott offers specific tools and practices for creating connection with others, even when we have significant differences. Joining Scott are fellow Nonviolent Communication teachers from the Sunrise Center, sharing their stories and experiences, and also other Climate Project Presenters from around the world, who have used some of Scott's techniques. Access free worksheets from Scott's website at www.LoveCoachScott.com.
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    Episode: An Introduction to Compassionate Communication
    Original air date: Monday, June 21, 2010
    Episode Description:
    This opening episode will give listeners an introduction to the powerful tools of Compassionate Communication. Joining Scott will be some of his friends and clients, sharing their stories of how these tools have transformed their lives. Each individual's success story will be connected to at least one specific principle of Compassionate Communication (aka: Nonviolent Communication). Joining Scott will be Katrina Vaillaincourt, a single mother who has used these tools to support her relationships with her ex-husband and her 11-year-old son. Visit www.LoveCoachScott.com for free worksheets.

Host Bio

Scott Catamas
Scott Catamas has dedicated his life to the education and enlightenment of all people through communication. He has won multiple Emmy awards for his educational television programs, which were broadcast nationally over PBS. Scott has also produced a wide variety of programs for HBO, SHOWTIME, NBC, UPN, FOX and PBS. He has reached millions through programs that he wrote, directed and/or produced via theatre, film and television.
In 2001, Scott was introduced to Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, the founder and creator of Nonviolent Communication, also known as NVC. Marshall’s organization hired Scott to produce video projects about Marshall and NVC. This provided Scott with the opportunity to travel with Marshall while filming his work. "I was deeply touched by the dynamic power of these tools, as well as the simplicity. I saw that anyone, regardless of their educational or cultural background, could immediately improve their relationships. I have been studying, practicing and teaching these tools ever since,” remarks Scott.
Scott currently teaches classes and workshops throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. In the past two years alone, Scott has traveled to numerous states and a dozen countries. He also provides private coaching for individuals, couples, families, churches and businesses.
Scott’s other interests include the Global Oneness Movement and environmental activism. He was trained by Al Gore as a “Climate Project Presenter” and volunteers his time to high schools, colleges, conferences, festivals and fairs. Scott receives weekly updates from the Climate Project, and meets with Mr. Gore and his team once or twice a year. Scott’s presentations on the environment balance messages of urgency, hope and inspiration. He provides both scientific knowledge about our challenges and specific solutions that are now available.
Scott also spent time in India at the University of Oneness, where he learned how to give Oneness Blessings (also known as Deeksha). He has a long history of spiritual practice and study in a wide variety of disciplines and schools of thought. Scott honors all pathways to the Divine. He often starts and ends his workshops with Oneness Blessings.
He lives in Northern California with his beloved wife Gabriele and their two dogs. Gabriele often teaches with Scott and travels with him. You can learn more by going to www.LoveCoachScott.com. If you are interested in a private session or inviting Scott to your area, you may write to him at SC@LoveCoachScott.com.

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