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Defusing Self-Sabotage

introduces a different unconscious contract based on various aspects of relational neuroscience and provides support for the release of these contracts. Sarah Peyton shows you how, with deep empathy, self-accompaniment, and an understanding of neuroscience, you can free yourself from your original constraints. It can be bewildering to be human. We can make so many choices that are not good for...
An NVC Perspective of Power Relations and Connection

them translated, empathized with and heard by the other person (e.g. a person who has judgments about people who are poor dialogues with someone who is poor). Keywords: consciousness core beliefs empathy expression feelings honesty mourning needs observation presence requests role play self empathy anger blame compassion connection dialogue inspiration judgment listening personal growth Inbal...
Tips for the Road Series Tip 11

5) developed in our psyches because we live in a culture where it is not often safe and acceptable to be powerful, exuberant, inspired, bold and passionate. Until our Loyal Soldiers get the empathy, appreciation and trust they need, they will fight our inspirations and dreams all the way, judging us mercilessly no matter how well we perform, holding us back, holding us down, even sending us into...
Truth as an Act of Love

often come to us after we tell a difficult truth Transform "fear of conflict" into excitement for the needs negotiation, potential growth and intimacy Quit taking it personally (QTIP) Keywords: empathy expression feelings honesty observation requests self empathy compassion connection inspiration personal growth trust families relationships truth authenticity vulnerability NVC in relationships...
Principles of Nonviolent Communication

exercise that generates a physical experience of the NVC consciousness. You will then explore the concept of "needs" in the NVC process, examine feelings and finally learn the NVC process of self-empathy. True to Mary's style, she shares her own personal journey toward realizing the importance of self-empathy as a daily practice, and she provides two simple self-empathy processes that you may...
Don't Be Nice, Be Real!

Say “no” with self-power and compassion Make "Freedom the Center" and "Love the Circumference" in all relationships Speak your mind without creating hostility Give “Emergency First Aid Empathy” when buttons get pushed Quit taking responsibility for your partner's pain Keywords: empathy expression feelings honesty jackal show needs requests self empathy compassion connection dialogue inspiration...
Houses of Healing

greater safety for our communities. Listen to Kathleen offer examples of empathic responses, transformation of enemy images and ideas of why our safety lies in connection. Keywords: consciousness empathy expression feelings honesty observation presence requests self empathy compassion connection healing listening prisons relationships self connection enemy images Kathleen Macferran
It's Hard to Communicate When My Partner Drinks

with a a woman whose relationship is challenged by what happens when her lover drinks. In this segment, Miki encourages the caller to get support for her stress, find an outlet for it and receive empathy. Miki addresses the challenges of addiction, the self-judgment of trying to meet needs by drinking and the pain this causes for everyone involved. She further suggests that the caller try to...
Navigating Conflict

effectiveness with adults and children, in business or with family and friends. Lessons cover the essential elements needed to weave connection during conflict, including: Focusing on Layers of Empathy to support yourself and others in holding compassion, while recognizing that each person is responsible for their own experience. Using requests to facilitate dialogue during disputes so that...
Dealing with Loss

you to face whatever is blocking your grief. Gain an understanding of your relationship to grief Recognize and free yourself from your judgmental mind Change guilt and shame into life-serving empathy Distinguish between pain caused by suffering and the beauty of mourning. Hope is on the horizon! Keywords: consciousness empathy mourning needs self empathy strategies compassion healing judgment...