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Self-Empathy "Wrap" Process

In this inspiring audio, Mary Mackenzie takes the traditional NVC self-empathy process of identifying judgments, feelings and needs to a much deeper and more profound level by adding a "wrapping" component. By staying in the process as Mary demonstrates, you will begin to understand your communication/behavior patterns that don't serve you, uncover patterns of unmet needs that permeate many of...
Empathizing with Someone Who is Silent

needs as much as my own.” Or, “Are you worried that if you open your mouth you will say something you will regret later?” If the person is in enough pain, it might take more than one round of empathy. It may also be that she needs some space to clarify her thoughts. Try to consider her needs along with your own and create solutions that will allow both your needs to be met. Be aware of...
Empathizing with Loved Ones

with our closest loved ones can be difficult because they matter so deeply to us, past experiences might create emotional barriers, and we might fear losing ourselves in the process. To grow our empathy skills, we must trust that we can care for both ourselves and others, practice empathy with people outside our inner circle, and ensure our emotional needs are met. Developing a consistent...
Self-Empathy

Experience the remarkable healing power of self-empathy, guided by CNVC Certified Trainers, Mary Mackenzie and Raj Gill. In this audio course, the trainers lead participants through a demonstration, and then supplement the learning with discussion and answers to questions. In one exercise, Mary Mackenzie demonstrates the difference in ruminating about something that has happened that you don't...
Self-Empathy

more inner healing I received, the greater my compassion for other people grew; this result increased exponentially. Inner peace creates outward peace. I gained much of my healing through self-empathy within the Compassionate Communication process. I focused on this process for several months before I started to experience noticeable changes in my attitude and greater inner peace. It led to a...
Two Self-Empathy Exercises

Self-Empathy: Healing from the Inside Out. This session is from the NVC Academy's 2017 Telethon. Listen in as Mary offers two experiential self-empathy exercises: I Love It When, and What Do I Want / Why Do I Want It. Deepen your ability to connect with self — novel and effective ways to engage the process of Self-Empathy! Keywords: exercises/practices intention self empathy self compassion...
Empathy Hacking

Making Empathy Guessing Easy, via Semantics Empathy guessing when I was new to NVC seemed magical and mysterious. How could that other person have known that about me? And seen inside me — often in ways I'd missed myself. While empathy is both intuitive and an art, there is also a science to it. In this brief yet fascinating introduction to Dian's course, Empathy Hacking, you'll learn a...
Tip: Demystifying Empathy Guesses

Here's a quick tip to improve your empathy skills with empathy guessing. You can download the feeling and needs lists using the links above. For a more complete look at empathy guessing, check out Dian's full introductory session called Empathy Magic. {attachment:all} Keywords: empathic presence empathic guess listening empathy guess empathy Dian Killian
An Introduction to Self-Empathy and Focusing

Certified Trainer and Inner Relationship Focusing Guide and teacher, Gina Cenciose, teaches that our inner relationship is the basis for both Focusing and NVC work. In NVC, the process of Self-Empathy involves connecting to our feelings and needs. Focusing (also referred to as Inner Relationship Focusing), brings your attention to your body sense which creates additional depth to your...
Self-Empathy

Access this complete 6 session course This 6-session course is designed to deepen your ability to connect with self and heal your past through the process of Self-empathy. Known and practiced worldwide, Mary's signature Self-empathy processes provide clear insight into the emotional triggers and habits that get in the way of your ability to live a happy and successful life. They also provide...