NVC Resources on Families
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Embracing the Body
Access this complete 6 session course When Dian works with managers, they often ask how they can manage others more effectively. She almost always asks them: how are you managing yourself? This question applies to all aspects of life, both at work and at home. How are you: 1) gaining clarity around your needs; 2) managing your internal reactions; and 3) clarifying your requests before you open...
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Empathy, a Potent Healer
in decision making. You don’t have to agree with him, by the way. All you’re doing is trying to understand his view of things. You could respond with, “Are you frustrated and want more say in the family’s decision-making process?” That’s it! Now, carry the conversation through by listening for his feelings and needs and expressing your own. The whole conversation might sound like this, “Yeah,...
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Street NVC
Are you familiar with the NVC model or been practicing for a while and still get “stuck” when you want to use it? Or, maybe it just doesn’t sound natural sometimes? Or, sound like you at all? Listen to CNVC Certified Trainer Dian Killian guide and ease you into a more natural expression of empathy. This is a three person exercise. Listen in and then give it a try! Keywords: street NVC...
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NVC Life Hacks 39
We live in a world where there is a lot of anger. It can be a strong and intense emotion that we feel or receive from others sometimes on a daily basis. Whether that's an agitated partner, road rage, or a disgruntled colleague. While we're familiar with this feeling, we're not necessarily well equipped with how to express it in a healthy way. In this month's Life Hack, Shantigarbha takes us...
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Expressing Anger Peacefully
into feelings and needs Who should use this resource? Beginner to Intermediate skill level learner interested in learning more about the NVC concept of anger Individuals, couples, parents, family members, and coworkers wanting practical tools to respond to anger peacefully and healthfully {attachment:all} Keywords: exercises/practices feelings needs anger blame judgment peace expression Raj Gill
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The Price of Nice
be nice. In order to survive he has learned to be a people pleaser and now carries all this tension in his shoulders in order to control his spontaneous expression." (Satir is called the Mother of Family Therapy and is credited with coining the term "People Pleaser." Bradshaw and others draw heavily from her work.) She was right. Not only did I pay a heavy price but so did everyone around me. So...
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Street Giraffe Tips
the thought of asking this of someone stop you cold? Mary Mackenzie offers a simpler method to support your need for being heard that also helps you to connect more with your non-NVC friends and family. She assures you that by learning a few "street giraffe" tips you can bring the heart of NVC to every dialogue, and enjoy greater connection and joy. Although this video is brief, it is packed...
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The Sweetest Game in Town
to judge their behavior. If I believe in moving away from judging something as bad, I want simultaneously to move away from judging something as good. Here's a brief example. One afternoon, my family and some friends were throwing Frisbees outside. When my son, who was 3 at the time, threw the Frisbee, it flew in a long arc and landed across the courtyard. The adult friend who was with us said:...
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Taking Responsibility for Our Actions
Trainer Tip We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel —Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Some time ago, I was visiting my family in the Seattle area. I was on I-5 heading south. The traffic was much slower than I had anticipated, and what I expected to be a one-hour drive became a two-hour drive. I could not detect any reason the traffic was...
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Tips for the Road Series Tip 3
has asked of you, I suggest finding something else to offer to that person, if possible. For example, you might say, “I really need more rest and peace right now, so I’m not willing to host the family reunion. However, I am willing to find a caterer.” Keywords: self restraint empathy requests strategies contribution responsibility self responsibility advice Eric Bowers
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