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The Zero Step

the characteristics of warmth toward self and other, care for the vitality of both yourself and other(s), wonder/interest, vulnerability(scary honesty) and empathy, which leads directly to connection requests and an openness to outcome. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. {attachment:all} Keywords: connection requests savoring scary honesty...
Getting Past Childhood Trauma

transformation of the inner jackal messages resulting from childhood trauma. Discover how the limbic system of the brain works, and transform jackal messages stored there with compassionate connection. Through engaging instruction and live exploration of real experiences, learn to: Transform any "unlivable contracts" you have made with yourself Compassionately manage your reactive triggers...
Embracing Empathy

Explore “touching the dream” in empathy Find out what prevents you from giving empathy and learn ways to access choice in moments when you are triggered Enhance your skills for empathic connection Explore different styles of empathy to fit a variety of situations Explore street empathy (giving empathy in natural conversation) Keywords: self connection jackal talk relationships self talk self...
NVC Life Hacks 38

Have you ever said 'I'm Sorry' to someone, only for it to leave you feeling disappointed and lacking connection? In some cultures, saying 'I'm sorry' has become too easy and is used for all sorts of situations. Whether it's just to excuse yourself as you pass in front of someone taking a photo, or if you've truly hurt a close friend. So when we really need to communicate regret, how can we do...
The NVC Tree Of Life

This one page colour handout illustrates the focus options or intention options for connection: empathy (verbal and non-verbal), self expression, and self connection (opening our heart to self and/or others). It also offers some suggestions for how to say these things to self and others. Read this article Keywords: intention connection dialogue NVC tree of life Inbal Kashtan
How To Deal With Ourselves When We Are Less Than Perfect

Process: Identify trigger Watch the jackal show (evaluative thoughts you tell yourself) -- allow it to be without judgment Identify feelings Identify needs Mourn unmet needs (loss of the dream, connection, caring, protection, what was valued, understanding, to be seen authentically). A : “I wished ”. The more clearly you can state the dream of what you ache for , the more profound the...
Tools for Mindfulness of Impact in Dialogue

If you want a better connection it's crucial to be mindful about how your communication affects your partner. This means noticing and keeping eye contact, observing body language, and checking for their reactions. You can also share in small increments, check in before sharing vulnerable thoughts, and express what you notice. Give yourself empathy when you notice that you want to be right more...
Past Stories, Present Feelings

to humanize the other person? What are his/her needs for acting or speaking as he/she did? I hope this is helpful for you. —Sylvia Haskvitz, Tucson, Arizona, USA Keywords: empathy feelings needs connection healing listening personal growth relationships Sylvia Haskvitz
Emergency Interventions for Escalating Arguments

you may find yourself sliding into defending, shutting down, attacking, or blaming. Here's a list of possible emergency interventions that can help slow down escalation and return you to connection. Read this article Keywords: argument intervention deescalate reconnect connecting request reactivity LaShelle Lowe-Chardé Elia Lowe Charde
Falling in Love with Myself Again

ability to... Simply love yourself… Live fully and express your greatness in the world… and Shorten the way to realizing your true self! Arnina will share with you the deepest process of self-connection and meaningful discovery. You will learn how to listen to your innermost self, discover how to lead a life that is much more than anything you have ever dreamed of, and fall in love with yourself...