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Empathic communication

The heart of what we do

Study visit & Courses with the main theme - empathy

For 20 years, we have implemented empathetic communication in our preschools in various ways. The empathic approach is inspired by NVC (Nonviolent Communication) --- a communication model developed by American psychologist, Dr Marshall B. Rosenberg. Through NVC, we increase the possibility of meeting each other with respect, by understanding each other's needs and desires, and interacting in a way that leads to mutual development.

During a visit at our Preschools, we share how we maintain, practice and develop our empathic approach. By using a conscious empathic approach, we learn from every situation and every challenge. In collaboration with the training company G.A.M (Give it a Minute) and NVC trainer, Tracy Seed in London, we now offer courses, educational trips and training sessions on the subject of empathic communication.

For more information please contact:
gam@angbybarnen.se

International on-line empathic training for early years settings

Want to be an empathy educator?

This online course offers practical tools to strengthen children with compassion in less than a minute. You will discover how empathy looks and feels in a care and education setting. You’ll develop Nonviolent Communication skills (created by Dr Marshall Rosenberg), and mindful practices you can use immediately.

Who is this training for?

This course is for educators in preschools. It is suitable if you are completely new to learning about empathy or if you have some prior understanding. This course is for those wanting to be empathy educators and contribute to creating better well-being, care and cooperation in societies.

The course will cover:

  • Discussions on what empathy is and isn’t
  • Adding mindful practices seamlessly into your early year’s curriculum
  • Employing an empathy lens to review and develop your routines, activities and learning resources.
  • Skills to face challenges, for emotional regulation and working with conflict
  • Creating your own props for developing emotional literacy through play and storytelling.
  • Using an NVC 4- step model to review your interactions with children and parents.
  • Leading team meetings using a structure that fosters trust, openness and authentic relationships with each other.

Find out more and sign up

New courses in empathetic communication will be offered in spring 2026


Visit our preschools together with teachers from all over Europe

During this inspiring stay, you will get a unique insight into our work with a conscious empathic approach, inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC). We will share experiences and various activities that give children the opportunity to practice the ability to express their feelings and needs. To register for the course and learn more, please visit: EdFuture, Arne Verhaegen courses. If you have more questions and would like to participate in this course, where you get to meet and interact with teachers from other countries, please contact: arne.verhaegen@edufuture.eu.

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About EdFuture

Ever since the start of EduFuture, our main goal has been to give teachers and principals from around the world a chance to exchange best practices, cultivate their skills, find innovative teaching methods and discover new learning strategies. For more information: EdFuture

Study visit, courses & presentations

We have received many study visits over the years, have held training sessions and presentations both in Sweden and abroad. We have also participated in various research projects together with Norway and Denmark.

The study visits that we offer usually last 1.5 - 2 hours and consist of an introductory presentation, a visit to the preschool and a final question and answer session. We also offer workshops for adults, where you get the opportunity to try different exercises and materials that we use. Our presentations also cover how we work with empathic communication in combination with TAKK (supporting sign language for younger children). All our activities that we offer aim to support and increase awareness of your empathic ability to listen, both to yourself and to your surroundings. To learn more, book a visit or a workshop, please contact us: gam@angbybarnen.se

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