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Acknowledging Our Inner Critic

Trainer Tip "The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still small voice within me." —Mahatma Gandhi 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 used to be embarrassed by my jackal...
Connect Before Correct

I am engaged and want to offer some insights. Are you open to hearing them now or some other time?" —Sylvia Haskvitz, Tucson, Arizona, USA Keywords: empathy expression honesty Practice Group compassion connection Sylvia Haskvitz
Looking at “Shoulds”

If your life is fraught with "shoulds," this resource will support you in translating them into needs and, in some cases, to let them go entirely. Keywords: feelings needs personal growth self compassion families relationships self connection choice happiness NVC in relationships holidays universal human needs Sylvia Haskvitz
Staying Connected with Yourself While with Family

family closeness that we have long desired. NVC offers an alternative. Listen to this compelling audio and explore new possibilities with Rita. Keywords: empathy feelings needs presence requests compassion connection gratitude inspiration listening families relationships family family communication family conflict Rita Herzog
Courageous Living Towards the World We Want

core of even the most destructive of acts Who should use this resource? Social change activists Nonviolent peace activists Community leaders and advocates Keywords: consciousness presence blame compassion connection judgment leadership social change groups peace renewal and vitality community interdependence belonging activism activist Miki Kashtan
Judging and Feeling Judged

between needs and strategies to reveal abundant choices for supporting your life. Keywords: empathy honesty needs presence requests self empathy anger blame connection judgment self compassion families relationships Miki Kashtan
What the World Needs

patiently drawing houses for me, with little curtains at the windows and triangular roofs. All my childhood I drew houses like Rosa taught me to draw them. I loved her. Read this article empathy compassion healing love personal growth social change community interdependence belonging peace Inbal Kashtan
Integrating NVC

each of these elements and how they affect the practical use of NVC. Keywords: consciousness empathy expression feelings honesty needs observation presence requests self empathy strategies compassion connection listening personal growth self talk relationships naturalizing NVC Kathleen Macferran
Truth as an Act of Love

into excitement for the needs negotiation, potential growth and intimacy Quit taking it personally (QTIP) Keywords: empathy expression feelings honesty observation requests self empathy compassion connection inspiration personal growth trust families relationships truth authenticity vulnerability NVC in relationships Kelly Bryson
Healing the Blame that Binds

"selfish," I am expressing disappointment about wanting you to give more consideration to my needs. Read this article Keywords: empathy feelings self empathy blame judgment personal growth self compassion self talk relationships Kelly Bryson