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A Worldwide Field of Compassion

The vision of this program is to live in this field/space in order to strengthen, support, and inspire each other. In this space, we bring a caring and loving energy into a field of living compassion within ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. We are reminded that every expression and every act of compassion and kindness restores our wholeness and belonging. It is a harbinger of...
The Journey To Living Through Needs, Compassionately And Assertively

Awareness of how we're holding our own and others' needs is important to our development. In learning to value needs, we often go through three stages: passive, aggressive/obnoxious, and assertive/mutual. As we learn and grow, we may relate to the following differently: Whose feelings and needs are important, who is responsible for what, how our choices impact others, and consideration for...
Needs, the Third Component of Compassionate Communication

Trainer Tip There are so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without significance. —1 Corinthians 14:10 In Compassionate Communication, we consider needs to be universal. That means that while we all have the same needs, such as for love, support, shelter, food, joy, caring, etc. (refer to the needs list in the front of the book), we choose different ways to meet our needs....
Five Core Principles of Living Compassion

Listen to Robert describe the five core principles of Living Compassion and the relationship of needs to spirituality. Great material for reflection and reference! This talk is from Robert's course, Life Force and the Spirituality of Human Needs. {attachment:all} Keywords: beauty of the needs consciousness needs presence compassion connection healing inspiration self compassion values...
Compassionate Mediation

NVC to supercharge the possibility of transformation between two people in a mediation process. Please note: This is a session from the 2014 NVC Academy Telethon. Keywords: dialogue mediation compassion willingness Differences difficult conversation Jeff Brown
Transforming Needs Into Compassionate Connection

turn into demands or self-blame when approached from a place of lack or expectation. Instead of blaming others for not meeting our needs or harshly demanding fulfillment from ourselves, living compassion invites us to gently embrace and connect with the essence of our needs. By tuning into the feeling and meaning of appreciation itself, rather than focusing on its absence, we cultivate a more...
Navigating Parenthood with Compassion and Realistic Expectations

parent influences your ability to implement parenting strategies. The importance of assessing the feasibility of strategies in one's current life context is emphasized. Roxy encourages self-compassion and mourning the gap between desired and achievable outcomes. Her message encourages understanding personal constraints and practicing self-compassion in parenting. Keywords: Roxanne Manning Roxy...
Requests, the Fourth Component of Compassionate Communication

Trainer Tip We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes. —John F. Kennedy Over the past few days, we have looked at the first three components of Compassionate Communication: observations, feelings, and needs. The fourth component is making a request. This component is critical because it clarifies for you and the people in your life what it would take to meet your need....
How to Energize Compassion in Yourself and Family Members this Holiday Season

This holiday, shift your focus from what disappoints you to the true whisperings of your heart. Compassion is an inside-outside process. It starts with acknowledging what’s important to you and then naturally flows from you. In this telecourse recording, you will experience four simple tools for savoring your own precious needs, allowing you to experience greater compassion and harmony this...
Developing Compassion for Humans, Animals and All Life

inherent worth, given that we have been raised in a culture of domination and oppression?” You will learn how to use Nonviolent Communication as a mindfulness practice to grow your awareness and compassion and enrich your relationship with all life. In addition, we will explore the behavior, emotions, thinking and needs of various species, including our own, to improve your ability to empathize...