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.

  • Let’s Start with our Children

    Let’s Start with our Children

    Kris Kolff (with Cella in the background) The below article describes the role Nonviolent Communication can have in parenting. It also shares Kris Kolff’s experience…

  • Boat-Pooling

    Boat-Pooling

    I’ve gone fishing! Do you want to buy a boat with us? This was a question asked last week by two couples. We hesitated… how…

  • Giving and Receiving

    Giving and Receiving

    I gratefully received. Receiving the support of my friend, Emma, has no doubt been a gift to her in return. Look at the smile on…

  • The Power of Empathy

    The Power of Empathy

    I experienced the power of empathy. This story takes me back quite a few years. I had been aware of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and personally…

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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