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Theoretical Underpinnings of NVC

Access this complete 8 session course Listen to this 8-part course recording and you will learn to: Understand the body of knowledge that makes up the NVC practice Get answers to all the “why” questions you always wanted to ask about NVC Shift NVC from mechanics to deep practice by understanding the power of each element Learn the principles that underlie the practice Make the connection...
Integrating Inner And Outer

This exercise brings forth presence, awareness, and witnessing regarding what you observe. And also the inner form of experiencing: thinking, feeling, sensing, longing, and noticing any inner resistance. This exercise is designed to allow self-compassion to clear the inner space, and to help you feel it as a flow of energy, presence to the other, and bring in a more relaxed experience and more...
Living the Heart of Life Unfolding

Access this complete 8 session course If you're interested in learning specifically how and what you can do to live compassionately – with plenty of hands-on practice time – this course is for you. Observe actual demonstrations of Robert guiding participants through the transformational territory of healing and integration. Session 1:Robert introduces the course and talks about self-compassion...
Laughter, IPNB and Empathy

Sometimes even a very skilled empathy practicitioner can go into offering a non-empathic response, even when asked for empathy. Why? One reason could be that our brains might be less receptive because of unseen forces that affect our brain and relationship with others. This article speaks to the deeper "why" and also to one thing we could do to turn it around... Read this article Keywords: self...
The Power of Being Heard

Trainer Tip "To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well." —Chinese proverb In Compassionate Communication, some of us call the critical voice inside our heads our jackal. The jackal says you should or shouldn’t do something; it judges you and other people; and it is the most likely to get scared when you begin to make a change. I often hear people say this in my classes,...
Myths Of Power With

The terms power-over and power-with were coined in 1924 by a woman who has mostly been forgotten – Mary Parker Follett, while writing and lecturing about management theory and practice. Her approach, which centered on human relations and collaboration between management and workers, stood in stark contrast to the mainstream management practices of her day, which were rooted in what was then...
Finding Common Ground in Challenging Times

Access this complete 4 session course Discover how to transform your life by aligning your actions with what matters most to you. David's 4-session course offers you practical, learnable skills that are crucial in today's world—skills like managing your moods, making decisive and values-driven choices, and building stronger relationships through grounded compassion. With a combination of...
Don't Be Nice, Be Real!

Access this complete 5 session course In this 4 session course recording, gain practical skills to balance passion for self with compassion for others. You will learn to apply Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to stop yourself from being intimidated, giving in or giving up, abandoning your own needs or resenting others for not being as “nice as you are.” Dive deeper and use humor, music and...
NVC Mingle

NVC Mingle is a fun group exercise to practice NVC principles and create quick connections with others. Instructions: Ask everyone to walk around the room in a random pattern, with everyone chanting "Mingle, mingle, ming-GULL" (to a Latin rhythm). Blow the whistle, and tell them to form groups of 3's (or 4's, depending on group size). Name a topic (see below) for the group members to share with...
Rooms in the Same House

Access this complete 6 session course Find renewed aliveness and connection in your daily life through NVC and Buddhist Mindfulness practices. In this 6 session course, you will explore how NVC helps bring to life Buddhist principles and values in relationship to yourself and others. And, you will discover how Buddhist practice deepens and supports your capacity to learn and live NVC in your...