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NVC Dialogue Lab

to: Overcome your fear of entering difficult dialogues Develop fluidity with NVC language Re-center and remain connected to needs Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests role play connection dialogue relationships Catherine Cadden Jesse Wiens Chu Jesse Wiens
Basic NVC Overview, Teachings and Principles

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 Katrina Vaillancourt
The NVC Model

The more we practice NVC by “rote” --going through OFNR (“Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests”) on automatic-- the more likely our NVC practice would lead to disconnection. The purpose of our NVC practice is to use this NVC "map" (OFNR) to support us in integrating the consciousness of the NVC (eg. operating with the intention to connect, collaborate, etc). Once we let the map drop away, we...
Self-Empathy Regulation Process

If you are aware that your amygdala is activated, that you are in fight/flight or freeze and struggling to stay connected and compassionate with yourself or another, You can connect to your prefrontal cortex, regulate your upset, and find a healthy response to the situation by observing your breath, thoughts, and sensations; feeling and expressing your emotions; and connecting to your needs...
Looking at “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
Control as a Need

greater clarity about behaviors. It can also help us connect more compassionately with other people if we avoid confusing their strategies with their needs. Keywords: needs strategies compassion connection inspiration personal growth relationships universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Deepen Your NVC with Ken Wilber's Integral Framework

Multiply your options for creating positive social change by expanding the areas in which you apply NVC Provide an exciting new way to meet your need for meaning Keywords: consciousness empathy connection intention personal growth values integral studies holon AQAL evolution Alan Seid
Experiencing the Energy of Your Needs Meditation

and needs in the moment, and to experience the unique and deep energetic quality of that primary need. Keywords: living energy of needs feelings needs observation presence requests self empathy connection healing renewal and vitality meditation universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
Living Without Enemies

about others Understand the needs that lead to creating enemy images Identify strategies that attend to everyone’s needs {attachment:all} Keywords: feelings needs presence strategies compassion connection dialogue conflict resolution relationships power collaboration community interdependence enemies enemy enemy image Arnina Kashtan
No Sacrifices, Please

an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings honesty needs presence strategies acceptance change sacrifice pain consensus empathy connection success self sacrifice Mary Mackenzie