Victims of Domestic Violence Can Experience Empowerment

truth. We can do the same for our kids. This can open more pathways forward, and provide strength to leave when its more viable. See this article Keywords: Violence Abuse Self Validation Self Empathy Eddie Zacapa

Acknowledging Our Inner Critic

the wisdom it is trying to share with you. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip practice self empathy judgement jackal evaluation inner critic self criticism Mary Mackenzie

Understanding I’m Not Responsible for Another's Feelings

others' needs, and leaving the conversation feeling satisfied. The two basic options we have whenever we are in dialogue with another person are compassionate honesty (sharing our own truth) and empathy (listening from the heart to another's truth). In this situation, you might begin with compassionate honesty: "Girlfriend, when I hear you say that you are lonely because I chose to stay home...

Tips for the Road Series Tip 13

groups • Emotional support groups: groups that practice a particular form of emotional/therapeutic/healing support. One example of an emotional support group that I value is a community of empathy buddies with whom I can practice somatic-based resonant empathy. Giving and receiving empathy with empathy buddies will o Help you face and move through the fears and blocks that surface as you follow...

How to Use NVC with Talkative Friends

Creating the Life You Want With Powerful Requests

other person's response to our request, and how to speak and make requests in such a way that the other person is more likely to open their heart. Keywords: requests connection requests demands empathy exercises/practices expression feelings honesty needs self empathy strategies connection listening relationships Miki Kashtan

Judging and Feeling Judged

– and then creating a positive request to support those needs. In this process, Miki distinguishes between needs and strategies to reveal abundant choices for supporting your life. Keywords: empathy honesty needs presence requests self empathy anger blame connection judgment self compassion families relationships Miki Kashtan

What the World Needs

In this written transcript of a live presentation, Inbal Kashtan shares how she first became aware of poverty. She then explains how empathy is a vital and powerful force for creating peace in our world today, and a powerful means of creating a world that works for all of us. Good morning. My name is Inbal Kashtan. I grew up in Israel, but when I was 3 to 5 years old, my family lived in Mexico...

Parenting Series: When Your Child Only Has "No" for an Answer

connect to the needs behind your child’s behavior. Equally important, Inbal also imparts practical wisdom on how to help children understand their parent’s needs. Keywords: consciousness demands empathy giraffe and jackal honesty self empathy anger blame compassion judgment personal growth self compassion conflict resolution families parenting disagreement is progress Inbal Kashtan

Integrating NVC

of influence), invited Kathleen to understand NVC with much more depth. This class will explore each of these elements and how they affect the practical use of NVC. Keywords: consciousness empathy expression feelings honesty needs observation presence requests self empathy strategies compassion connection listening personal growth self talk relationships naturalizing NVC Kathleen Macferran