Bonnie is a mindfulness teacher and reparenting coach with a deep foundation in nonviolent communication (NVC) and a variety of other methods aimed at helping individuals act from a place of awareness and choice, rather than habitual conditioning. With over 15 years of experience in teaching mindfulness and NVC and nearly two decades of practice, her expertise is well-rounded. She has participated in and staffed many NVC retreats, completed a 2-year NVC Mediate Your Life program, and completed NVC workshops with a range of trainers, including a notable 9-day intensive with Marshall Rosenberg himself.

Driven by a commitment to spread self-compassion and understanding, Bonnie uses her training in different approaches to support her clients holistically. Her work is informed by her own journey of overcoming the challenges of a dysfunctional family, focusing on offering support to those seeking more freedom in their relationships with themselves, others, and the broader world.

Highlighted Experience:

  • Bonnie has taught NVC through NVC Boston and Speaking of Listening since 2008. She’s also taught NVC to meditation practitioners at Cambridge Insight Meditation Center and the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner’s Program.
  • She served as a mediator for small claims in Boston via the Harvard Mediation Program, leveraging NVC to aid conflict resolution.
  • Her mindfulness practice spans 18 years, including completing Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner Program and over a year in silent retreats.
  • In 2011, she brought the Mindful Schools curriculum to Boston, impacting 20 K-5 classrooms and later becoming a Guiding Teacher for Mindful Schools’ adult courses until 2016.

Bonnie holds an MBA and a bachelor’s in Anthropology, bringing a unique perspective to her work by combining her curiosity about cultures and people with her expertise in NVC.

Bonnie is passionate about sharing NVC and mindfulness to enrich lives. Whether through group sessions for organizations and businesses, public workshops, or one-on-one coaching, she’s dedicated to supporting others to develop deeper connections and more satisfying relationships.

Visit Bonnie’s website for more information and to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.