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Making The Evolutionary Leap

Shared story has been a way for groups to unite in opposition to a common enemy. But more divergent and virulent beliefs/stories swirl through the internet, facilitating people to polarize against one another. So notice when you're caught in a polarizing story; try shifting focus to observing your mind; somatic presence; underlying commonality; consciousness as universal need, energy, and...
The Spirituality of Nonviolent Communication

Access this complete 6 session course Discover how the perennial strength of compassion and the living energy of needs can help you develop resilience in order to remain present with yourself and others amidst today's challenges. Fully empower your place and engagement in life, cultivate and strengthen your center. The center is where your values lie, your heart center, and the center of your...
Find Agency With “Falling Out of Love”

Falling out of love is a myth that can create a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. It attributes disconnect to some vague force that descends upon your relationship. With key questions and the willingness to find clarity, you can access agency in the midst of “falling out love.” The initial experience of "falling in love" involves a short and intense period of time in which you both...
It's Not Just Me

Access this complete 3 session course Ever since the Women's Movement of the 60s and 70s, we have known that "the personal is the political" – that individual suffering and challenges often have their source in the social systems within which we live. How can we mobilize this insight in support of our own and others' healing? Join Miki Kashtan for this course designed to shed light on how the...
Introduction to the Living Energy of Needs

Join Susan Skye in this hour-long audio recording to learn how to experience the NVC consciousness as an embodied, living practice of the 'Living Energy of Needs." This recording includes a supportive learning exercise and tips for expressing needs in a non-mechanical way. "Over the years, I have noticed that people -- including trainers and facilitators -- use the words of the NVC process...
The Four D's of Disconnection

The Four D's of Disconnection Inspired by the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Lucy Leu Each of the 4 D's is a tragic expression of an unmet need. CategoryMeaningBehavior/ExampleForm DIAGNOSIS Who is what? Judging, labeling, criticizing "You are lazy and only care about yourself!" You are ____________. DENIAL OF RESPONSIBILITY Who is to blame? Denial of choice, blaming "I have to do what the boss...
What’s Important to You?

for the duration of the workshop and often referenced. Sometimes a group member will request a copy of "their needs list" — participants are often delighted with their own creativity. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices expression feelings honesty needs observation Practice Group requests connection inspiration personal growth groups teaching NVC renewal and vitality universal human needs...
Nonviolent Communication Circle of Life

a big perspective in order to see each person’s circumstances and needs. Staying inside this circle keeps us connected to ourselves and others while expressing our honesty or listening with empathy. When we live within this inner circle, there is balance and wholeness. Our intention is to serve and celebrate life. ~ MIDDLE CIRCLE ~ This circle represents NVC consciousness to value everyone’s...
Fearless Loving and Living

Access this complete 4 session course Jumpstart your Mastery of Fear by using this unusual blend of experiential exercises, humor, empathy, original songs and stories, transformational truth telling, creativity and FRED (Frequency Resonation Energy Dynamics). Listen to this exciting telecourse recording and you will gain new information that will forever change your experience of fear. Learn...
NVC Mingle

you're feeling right now 2 needs you're meeting right now A time you made a demand of someone A time you thought you were right A time your giraffe ears fell off A time you gave exquisite empathy This game and 149 other fun NVC related exercises are available in the GROK Facilitation Manual along with other fun learning tools from GROK, Inc. (Adapted from theater improvisation games and "New...