Ke’anae Retreat Center, July 7th – 14th

“When I’m at Family HEART Camp (FHC for short), I feel enveloped in a community that weaves a container of support and care around my family and me.  I trust that I can lean into my friends at camp and be heard and cared for, no matter what I have to express.” says a single mother with a teenage daughter.  A mother of three children aged 9, 7 and 5 adds: “Our family has gone to FHC for three years in a row, and we regard it as one of the most effective strategies to achieve deep family connection and harmony that we have encountered.” hiking

Now, the first Family HEART Camp is coming to Maui for you and your family to experience a rich transformation.  A unique family experience, FHC combines learning new skills, meeting new friends, basking in the supportive community, playing, laughing, relaxing and having a lot of fun.  Based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), also known as Compassionate Communication, FHC activities support us in communicating from our hearts and fostering trust and deep authentic connection that lasts a lifetime.  HEART stands for Harmony, Ease, Authenticity, Respect, and Trust, important family values that Compassionate Communication supports us in living, both at camp and in the wider world. 
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The first Family HEART Camp of Hawaii will be held July 7-14, 2013 at a beautiful Keanae retreat center situated on cliff tops with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The program includes workshop sessions for parents to learn and practice new skills and get support, activities for children such as creative art, camp-style games and lots of play, time for empathy and connection, community events, fun family activities, as well as time for relaxing and exploring the island. The adult program is led by Jim and Jori Manske, certified NVC trainers living on Maui who have over 30 years of experience teaching, mediating and peace making.

Please bring your ohana for this unforgettable and unique experience. For more information visit www.familyheartcamp.org