Elevate Your Communication
Deepen Your Relationships

Fundamentals of
Compassionate Communication

Registration for our Self-paced Course is

Now Open!

After teaching our Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication workshop live, in-person and online, for over six years, we are excited to launch our all new digital course.

Designed to optimize self-paced learning, the Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication course guides you organically and comprehensively through the core elements of Nonviolent Communication.

Do you want to learn foundational skills for creating more authenticity and ease in your close relationships?

Be able to look beyond challenging behaviors and connect with the humanity in those you care about most?

Cultivate a calm, joyful center from which to live life?

Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication

Fundamentals is a self-paced online course that provides you with the basic principles & practices of Compassionate Communication (Nonviolent Communication or NVC).

Expertly guided by CNVC Certified NVC Trainer, Jenna Card, you’ll explore the simple, yet powerful four-part model of Nonviolent Communication, core principles essential for cultivating compassion and choice, and practices which deepen self-connection, empathy skills and confidence in navigating real-world conversations.

What you’ll learn:

  • The foundational concepts and skills of Nonviolent Communication using real-world examples

  • Practical and effective tools for self-connection and self-compassion

  • To move beyond unhelpful stories and judgments of yourself and others

  • Ways of communicating that create more understanding and connection

  • How to deepen your relationships through the power of empathy

Ideal for people who:

  • Are new to Nonviolent Communication

  • Have NVC experience and would like a fresh perspective

  • Are committed to progressing through the material in sequence as modules build on one another

  • Will take the time to do the guided exercises and home practices that support learning and integration

  • Want more fulfilling, authentic, compassionate connections

What people have said about our live course…

  • I had been longing for a way to learn how to apply NVC in real life and Jenna facilitated with grace & wisdom, a quantum leap in my capacity to use this deep and profound method. I can’t wait to practice and apply hereafter. I am so grateful that Jenna is doing this work. - AH, Canada

  • Jenna is a gifted facilitator and teacher - a wise woman who walks the talk of vulnerability, risk-taking and integrity. After attending a group she facilitated about empathy, I immediately used what I learned to unhook my partner and I from a long-standing entrenched conflict. It was a sweet, simple, miraculous shift. - SA, Canada

  • Jenna lives what she teaches. She has wonderful skills as a teacher and facilitator, creating a safe and welcoming space for all those who attend, no matter what their level of expertise or comfort with engagement and sharing. This is such a valuable experience on so very many levels. - SM, Canada

  • Jenna's grounded and kind tone helped create a safe place to wholeheartedly explore NVC skills. She almost instantly created a warm environment that helped strangers find the courage to be vulnerable with one another and thus get the most out of the sessions. Jenna is also masterful at keeping the group on course with compassionate re-directs when needed. - ML, USA

  • This was a great experience -- Jenna is fantastic and I'm surprised how much I learned in this short of a period of time and the direct impact it's having on my life; the group was also inspiring and great to learn from. - FP, USA

  • Jenna Card is a kind person with a high degree of emotional intelligence. She makes it easy to understand the basic principles of NVC. She also posses the kind of patience required to help adults navigate the often confusing realm of their own emotions. Thank you, Jenna! - AN, Canada

  • Jenna Card provides an excellent and intriguing introduction to the concepts of Nonviolent Communication. Her three-day workshop allowed me to quickly recognize the benefits of learning this manner of talking and working with others. She handles the Zoom interface with ease and grace. I highly recommend Jenna’s lively and compassionate presentation and great exercises. - SS, USA

  • Jenna shares the Fundamentals of NVC in a way that is not only accessible but can be put into practice immediately. Her compassion and warmth allows for connection among workshop members. I highly recommend Jenna and this course. - KK, USA

  • Firstly, as someone with little to no NVC experience, this was a brilliant introduction. Jenna is absolutely FANTASTIC at using the Zoom platform for teaching! Clear, concise, and incredibly well thought through from the learner perspective. I immediately felt safe and connected in the workshop 'space', even though we were a group spread across the world and only able to connect through our screens. Thank you Jenna! - AS, United Kingdom

  • Jenna Card is a highly skilful and creative facilitator of compassionate communication. Her course is both delightful and transformative. She is passionate and humble in sharing this process. I experienced many freeing shifts of perception in just three sessions. - JC, Canada

This one-time Pilot Program, running from March to June 2025, offers two ways to learn, so you can choose what best supports your growth:

Choose Your Learning Path
for this 4-month Pilot Program

1. Self-Paced Option:

Get lifetime access to the Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication digital course and move through the material at your own pace.

2. Guided Community Option:

Includes everything in the Self-Paced option plus live Q&A calls with CNVC Certified Trainer & Coach, Jenna Card.

Get real-time support, deeper insights, and guidance on applying what you’re learning to real-life relationships.

For both the Self-Paced
and Guided Community options
of the Pilot Program:

  • The program is 4-months from March to June 2025.

  • A new module is released every two weeks starting March 10.

  • Learn at your pace and easily share feedback within each module.

  • Each feedback submission enters you into coaching session giveaways with Jenna!

  • Until April 1, the Pilot Program is offered at 50% off the regular pricing as a thank-you for your valuable feedback.

  • Pilot enrollment closes April 30th (or sooner if full)—join us anytime and progress through the material at your pace.

  • Unlimited, lifetime access to the digital course.

Live Q&A Call Details for
Guided Community Participants only:

  • Calls are every two weeks, the week after each module release:

    • Mondays at 5 PM PST

    • Tuesdays at 10 AM PST

  • Questions can be submitted prior to calls or brought live to calls.

  • Attend one or both calls, or catch the recordings, available exclusively to Guided Community participants.

  • Calls are hosted by Certified Trainer & Coach, Jenna Card

This Pilot Program, with the Guided Community Option and feedback incentives, is a one-time opportunity—join us in shaping this course while receiving valuable perks!

Join In Four Easy Steps:

  1. Select a Sign Up option below

  2. Create your account

  3. Complete the payment process

  4. Find your “Verify your account” email and click “verify your account”

    (If the email ended up in your junk/spam folder, please mark as safe
    to ensure you receive future updates about the course)

Voila! You can now log in to access the course!

​​​ ​ Canadian Residents
Use OHCANADA at checkout for CAD equivalent pricing
See FAQ for more on CAD/USD exchange rate pricing

Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication - Self-Paced Option
US$81.00
One time

Digital course to learn the foundations of Nonviolent Communication in a 4-month Pilot Program (March - June 2025).

✓ 8 Modules - one every 2 weeks for 4 months (March to June)
✓ Lesson videos with real-world examples and demonstrations
✓ Exercises and downloadable resources
✓ Unlimited lifetime access
✓ Pilot Special 25% of regular price of $108 until April 30th
Fundamentals of Compassionate Communication - Guided Community Option
US$336.00
One time

Digital course to learn the foundations of Nonviolent Communication in a 4-month Pilot Program (March - June 2025). PLUS regular live Q&A Calls with NVC Trainer & Coach, Jenna Card.

✓ Everything in the Self-Paced Option PLUS:
✓ 16 Live Q&A Calls with Jenna (two per week, recorded)
✓ Pilot Sale - 25% of regular price of $448 until April 30th

Digital Course Format

This self-paced online course is laid out in 8 easy to navigate modules. Each module contains:

  • lesson videos with clear explanations of NVC concepts and examples from real life

  • exercises and worksheets that support you to explore and integrate the concepts

  • home practices for you to practice what you are learning and begin to bring the concepts into your everyday life

  • downloadable handouts that include key resources and worksheets to support your learning

The course platform is optimized for computer, tablet or smartphone access.

You have life-time* access to the course, with automatic access to any updates or additional material.

There are no course prerequisites, however, you may benefit from reading Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg

* By “life-time”, we mean the life-time of the course, nor yours or ours. As this course is foundational to our work in Nonviolent Communication, we expect it to be available for a long time. If, for whatever reason, the course is retired, we promise that you will receive ample notice.

Completing this digital course qualifies you for registration in our three-month in-depth Applied NVC Program!

More Than Just A Course

The Fundamentals digital course doesn’t just teach you the powerful foundation of Nonviolent Communication; it’s also designed to be a trusted resource you can return to anytime.

FAQs

  • While we all learn at our own pace — yay for a self-paced course! — we recommend setting aside between 1 to 3 hours per week for digesting the course content and engaging in the home practices.

    If you are also participating in Guiding Community Q&A calls, then that is an additional hour every two weeks.

    Practice makes progress and consistent practice makes consistent progress.. Our experience is that spending 15-20 minutes every few days to reflect, review and practice will amplify your learning and integration.

  • Participants in the Guided Community option are encouraged to join us for the 1-hour live Q&A Calls with Jenna Card. We offer two calls per week to accommodate time zones and schedules. You are welcome to join one or both or watch the recoding.

    • Monday, March 17—5 pm PST / Tuesday, March 18—10 am PST

    • Monday, March 31—5 pm PST / Tuesday, April 1—10 am PST

    • Monday, April 14—5 pm PST / Tuesday, April 15—10 am PST

    • Monday, April 28—5 pm PST / Tuesday, April 29—10 am PST

    • Monday, May 12—5 pm PST / Tuesday, May 13—10 am PST

    • Monday, May 26—5 pm PST / Tuesday, May 27—10 am PST

    • Monday, June 9—5 pm PST / Tuesday, June 10—10 am PST

    • Monday, June 23—5 pm PST / Tuesday, June 24—10 am PST

  • If you signed up to the Guided Community Option, you are welcome to join one or both calls. If the timing doesn’t work for your schedule, you can catch the recordings available exclusively to Guided Community participants

    You can submit your questions in advance of a call or join calls live.

  • Yes, please join us as community is where it’s at!

    Send an email to info@heartspring.ca and we’ll guide you through the process of upgrading to the Guided Community Option.

  • Offering services in the digital space means our customers are all around the world. This also means our impact is global too, which we are thrilled by!

    As a notable amount of our business expenses are billed in USD and many of our customers are USA based, it makes sense that we would offer our services in the corresponding currency.

    As a Canadian, I am sensitive to the exchange rate disparity between CAD and USD. As such, I invite Canadian residents to use the code OHCANADA at checkout for an approximation of pricing in CAD. I hope this helps with a sense of fairness and access.

    If you are outside Canada / USA and would benefit from a currency adjustment in pricing, please let me know.

Do you have questions?

Please send us a note! We’d love to hear from you.