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Addressing Inequalities in Groups Using NVC

in racially diverse group settings, I would have missed an important opportunity. Using facilitation practices to slow down and discover what was underneath each person’s expression invited in a compassionate stance that nurtured a deeper connection among both participants and the group as a whole. In the Global Majority man’s family, children were taught to be quiet and not take up space — and...
Deescalate Yourself:

empathy, and choice. Through accessible tools drawn from both personal experience and frontline work, you’ll learn how to navigate emotional overwhelm, honor your inner life, and move toward compassionate action. This training offers a path to staying grounded and resilient, so you can show up more fully for yourself and others. Keywords: centering self-connection emotional regulation...
Basic NVC Overview, Teachings and Principles

principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to foster collaboration, mutual respect, and to connect across differences. NVC emphasizes connecting through universal needs, honest expression, and compassionate listening—creating space for understanding, and meaningful human connection. Read this article Keywords: observation evaluation OFNR feelings needs request demand distinction collaboration...
What is Empathy?

(NVC), she shows a simple yet profound process for expressing that we have genuinely heard another person. This approach helps deepen connection, bridge misunderstandings, and foster more compassionate relationships. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie empathy presence relationships
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,...
Needs-Based Negotiation

Trainer Tip Thinking based on “who deserves what” blocks compassionate communication. —Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. When I worked in the university system, I spent a great deal of time and energy negotiating for salary increases and position upgrades. My arguments usually focused on how I compared to other people in the industry, my years of experience, and what I thought was fair. I believed...
Appreciation vs. Approval, Compliments or Praise

appreciation. In contrast, when we offer approval, compliments, or praise, we label the other person as good because of what they did. We can express our appreciation using the four steps of Compassionate Communication when we say, “Wow! When you brought me chicken soup when I had the flu, I felt so grateful, because it met my needs for nurturing and care.” In this example, the person is 1)...
What is Nonviolent Communication?

Trainer Tip I saw my Lord with the eye of my heart, and I said: Who art Thou? He said: Thou. —Al-Hallaj "Nonviolent Communication (sometimes known as Compassionate Communication) is a way of interacting that facilitates the flow of communication needed to resolve differences peacefully. It focuses on shared human values and needs, and encourages the use of language that increases good will, and...
How to Invite Shared Vulnerability

build more intimacy, mutuality, being seen and heard, empathy, or community. Inviting shared vulnerability means earning another’s trust that you can consistently offer attentive, curious, and compassionate listening. Here are four strategies to invite shared vulnerability. Read this article Keywords: practice intimacy shared vulnerability mutuality trust listening safe space opening up LaShelle...
Recognize and Manage Reactivity About Your Cause

controlling, and making demands of others. To inspire change, get curious about how they relate to the topic – and get support for yourself elsewhere to process grief, become more present and compassionate, speak self-responsibly, and make requests. Read this practice exercise Keywords: activism reactivity transformation superiority conflict peace LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde