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Why I'm Grieving the Loss of Both Israelis and Palestinians

create the conditions for peace begins with opening the heart to all we feel inside—including numbness, confusion, fear, pain, and anger. Some who fiercely support Israel may take issue with my empathy for the Palestinians, while some who fiercely support Palestine may take issue with my condemnation of terrorist violence in the context of Israeli occupation. (Even the word occupation will stir...
Set Your Intentions with Attention

Assess your current and past relationships to life, with an eye to leaning into intention setting for the next short (30 days) and midterm (6 months to 1 year) periods of time Give and capture empathy for your future self, the self that revisits your intentions in 30, 180, and 360 days (this provides companionship for your future self) Keywords: Kristin Masters applying NVC intention demands...
Setting Intentions with Attention

how conscious choice plays a role in how we treat ourselves and others. By shifting away from judgment and self-criticism, and instead embracing the NVC practice of meeting our intentions with empathy, we can foster deeper self-awareness and relational connection. Discover how applying NVC to both personal and social intentions can help us align with our values and create meaningful change....
Talking About The Past And Effective Relationship Repair

repair means building connection and care after disconnect and unmet needs. It requires intention to connect and take responsibility for your behavior by naming what didn’t work, offering empathy, and making a plan to do something differently next time. When you have enough empathy to find care and curiosity for them, reflect the other person's observation, thoughts, feelings, needs and...
Confirmation and Feedback Requests

9 Skills for Navigating Conflict, explores how to make "confirmation requests" to ensure you're understood—whether you're navigating a tough conversation or simply ordering pizza! When clarity, empathy, and connection matter most, asking for feedback is key. Tune in to learn practical tools to enhance your communication and deepen your relationships by truly listening and being heard. Keywords:...
The 4-Part Nonviolent Communication Process

There are four components to the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) model, as developed by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. The 4-Part Nonviolent Communication Process can guide you to express how you are, or the 4-Part process can be used to empathically receive how another is. Access this Learning Tool Keywords expression feelings needs observation requests connection dialogue listening personal growth...
Four Choices For Responding To Indirect Criticism Or Judgement

any judgement or criticism is about the person's own thoughts, feelings, needs, and requests.This awareness can help you take people's comments less personally, and give you options: silent self-empathy, standing in your truth, contact and curiosity, and honest expression Read this article Keywords: criticism judgement practice passive aggression conflict LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
Expressing Ourselves Honestly

Trainer Tip "We never know how high we are—till we are called to rise." —Emily Dickinson You have something that you want to say to someone, but you’re worried they won’t enjoy hearing it. What do you do? Say it anyway or keep it to yourself to maintain peace in the relationship? If you bottle it up, you will begin to resent the other person, so being honest is the best way to maintain the...
Moving Out of the Hallway

Trainer Tip One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. —André Gide When I first started to think about moving out of my hometown, I felt excited and raring to go. I wanted a change and I was convinced that I would “find myself” in a new town where no one had expectations of who I was. All my energy was about moving. I had already moved...
Working with a Difficult Counseling Situation

Clinical psychologist, Robert Gonzales, Ph.D., uses an open dialogue with a practitioner to explore effective, compassionate methods to handle a volatile counseling situation, particularly when the physical or emotional wellbeing of the patient is at risk. Mental health practitioners, mediators and conflict resolution professionals alike will find powerful takeaways from this real-world...