Seeking Rumi's Field

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
There is a field. I’ll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass,
The world is too full to talk about.”

-Rumi

Vanessa West

Vanessa is a compassionate communication (NVC) trainer
who shares the transformative power of empathy and authenticity,
supporting others in deepening self-connection
and enriching their relationships.

Intentions

  • Craft engaging and interactive workshops, offering memorable learning experiences and opportunities to practice with like-hearted human beings
  • Make compassionate communication easy to understand
  • Offer guidance on how to cultivate empathic in your daily life

Training

In July 2025, Vanessa completed the Train-the-trainer: Embodying and Teaching NVC year-long course with Yoram Mosenzon. In September 2025, they completed an International Intensive Training with the Center of Nonviolent Communication in Chieming, Germany. Overall, Vanessa has completed over 400 hours of compassionate communication/NVC training.

Unique Insights into the Learning Process

Vanessa also has a background in the field of chess as a national master, teacher, and writer. From their decades of experience as a competitive chess player and teacher, they have gained distinct perspective and experience on the learning process. This allows them to bring fresh clarity and ease when guiding others on how to apply compassionate communication to daily life.

Vanessa’s Upcoming Workshops