wellness &
communication

WELCOME!

WellComm – Wellness and Communication are a central part of both my private and working life. I love sharing the tools I have acquired over the last decades to support you to thrive: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

  • The Choice

    The Choice

    I have been reading a book… this one: I have been impacted by ‘The Choice’ and there are so many connections with compassionate communication, that…

  • Washing Machine of Emotions

    Washing Machine of Emotions

    August and September saw me experiencing two very big events:Life and Death. In August my dear friend Kris died at home in his beloved yurt.…

  • ‘Talofa’ – Visit to Samoa

    ‘Talofa’ – Visit to Samoa

    I know you are curious what I look like when I’m not milking a cow, giving workshops, making cheese, doing one-on-one sessions, gardening, fermenting or…

  • The Elephant Puppet

    The Elephant Puppet

    The Giraffe and Jackal puppet are symbols we use when sharing Nonviolent Communication. The Giraffe reminds us of our compassion whereas the Jackal is a…

Joy-full Parenting
3 October 2025
Pohara, Golden Bay

Compassionate Communication
18 & 19 October 2025
Ruby Bay – Māpua

9-Day International Intensive Training – 3-12 April 2026, Taiwan

On request

Ruby Retreat
On Request
Ruby Bay – Māpua

What People Say

Somehow Irma managed to combine a workshop with complete strangers – into a safe environment for us to be vulnerable, while bringing in humour and strong connection. Not easy?! Thank you with all our heart. We are softer with each other, and are both keen to keep playing and practicing the tools NVC uses and provides.

— Jeanette Aspin, Tasman

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