NVC Resources on Feelings
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The Relief of Authenticity
Trainer Tip The most exhausting thing in life is being insincere. —Anne Morrow Lindbergh Sometimes I hear people say that they don’t have the energy to be authentic, and that it is easier to ignore their truth to keep the peace. I understand this sentiment because I lived this way for many years. I thought it took less energy to censor myself, to go along with what other people wanted, and even...
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Meeting Our Need For Exercise
Trainer Tip To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. —Mother Teresa I used to hike up a small mountain before work several mornings a week. I could complete this rugged, six-mile hike in an hour and a half. Then, I would take a quick shower and start my workday. Today, I walk or jog for thirty minutes and do a thirty-minute yoga workout four to five mornings a week. In both...
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Being Held And Transformed In The Formless
When we feel pain about humans relate to, and conflict with, one another on Earth what can give us capacity to transform it? Perhaps in connection to the formless consciousness of unity we may relax, open, expand -- and connect to formless human needs, a sense of universal well being, benevolence and good will. Loving action flows from here. Suffering shifts into deep healing, grace and new...
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Hidden Needs
Ask the Trainer Dear Trainer, I am wondering if anyone can explain how to dig into the deeper needs that we may not be aware of at the time. I have been feeling frustrated and angry quite a bit lately over very simple things and also over the same thing again and again and cannot seem to dig to the root of these feelings. I am beginning to feel extremely frustrated so often lately and need some...
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Using Images in Your Empathy Guessing
Join Dian Killian and discover the power of imagery and metaphor in deepening your empathy practice. This segment from her 6 session course explores how visualizing sensations, emotions, and needs through metaphorical language can enhance the connection during empathy guessing, particularly in somatic-based approaches. By incorporating relatable images, you create a natural and colloquial way...
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Connecting to Self
Trainer Tip To bring forth the soul of our being, we must be in our bodies, rooted to Earth, able to draw from the universal source of energy. —Diane Mariechild Have you ever tried to engage in a conversation with someone, but had to struggle to stay present? Or have you tried to resolve a conflict with someone, but spent most of the time dealing with the chatter in your own head? In my...
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Speaking Up Is an Expression of Love
Trainer Tip Tell the truth faster. Have a good life. —Mackenzie Jordan Before I learned Compassionate Communication, I would procrastinate over things. I would think: “Oh, it’s not really that bad. I can get over this.” I’d stew about it for a few days, weeks, or even months. Then I would blow up out of frustration. A blowup meant that I might yell at the other person or simply cut them out of...
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Experiencing Gratitude
Trainer Tip Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. —Jacques Maritain Do you ever think you’re taking life just a little too seriously? Many of us work hard trying to improve our outlook, our ability to communicate, and our lives. Sometimes we work so hard, we forget to enjoy life. So let’s make a pact to enjoy our day. This doesn’t mean we pretend that our life is enjoyable when it’s...
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Self-Empathy Basics
Watch this video and feel as if you are actually present at the workshop! Mary Mackenzie demonstrates two exercises that will help you learn fast “on the run” self-empathy techniques. These practical techniques guide you toward noticing your physical sensations, feelings and needs. The two fast “on the run” self-empathy techniques covered in this video are: “I love it when (insert need) ….”...
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Dealing with Triggers
What do I do when I'm leading an NVC group and get emotionally triggered? Mary Mackenzie offers tips to respond with care and connection from her extensive experience leading NVC groups. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie
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