The Relationship Foundation (TRF) is a nonprofit educational initiative that lays the foundation for a Trauma-Informed, Trauma-Responsive practice in schools and social service organizations across the country. By teaching Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and bringing awareness to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, we educate teachers and social workers to better understand and address the effects of trauma on early childhood brain development and the importance of safe and secure homes and schools.
Bringing long-term life skills to schools and organizations
“This work has the potential to be life altering and it definitely changed my life.”
— Teacher, Harlem Children’s Zone
“The Nonviolent Communication curriculum has been another step in the right direction of Social-Emotional Learning for our students. As the students get more used to opening up about their emotions and their lives, the more success we seem to be having. I have also noticed a class-wide positive change in their behavior, as we are practicing the NVC work.”
— Social Studies Teacher | Bronx, New York
“This work has the potential to be life altering and it definitely changed my life.”
— Teacher, Harlem Children’s Zone
“The Nonviolent Communication curriculum has been another step in the right direction of Social-Emotional Learning for our students. As the students get more used to opening up about their emotions and their lives, the more success we seem to be having. I have also noticed a class-wide positive change in their behavior, as we are practicing the NVC work.”
— Social Studies Teacher | Bronx, New York
“The Relationship Foundation’s unique professional development training on empathy, and expressing needs and feelings respectfully gives us tools to effectively cultivate beneficial life skills for our students. We’re enthusiastic about continuing our relationship with TRF because of our firm belief that their work has the power to transform not only schools but also entire communities.”
— Vincent DiGaetano, Principal, Alternative Learning Center, Bronx, NY
