Sarah Juliusson of MamaRenew presents Renewal: A Retreat for Mothers at Hollyhock May 27 - 30, 2010

The first in our series of Why Hollyhock? posts... see links to more below.

Spring is here in full force on the west coast and Vancouverites have a little extra jump in their step. The trees are brimming with new growth, flowers are bursting into bloom, and birds are chirping madly and constructing nests in the small wooded area near my home. It is a time for renewal and growth.

Rachelle Lamb will be presenting Nonviolent Communication at Hollyhock May 14-19.

1. We can’t change others; we can only change ourselves.

2. When people hear blame or criticism, they will usually shut down and become defensive.

3. When we take things personally, we suffer.

Michelle LeBaron is a Professor of Law and the Director of the UBC Program on Dispute Resolution.

RETHINKING THE GOOD LIFE