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W.A.I.T: Practices For Presence And Patience

With these practices make space before reacting to emotion or external stimulus. This can enable your capacity to respond from your self-connection to universally shared values. With practice you can create the capacity to temporarily put impulsiveness aside, in the service of connection with yourself and others, and in service of more informed and effective strategies. Read this practice...
Is NVC Always One-on-One?

return to the group affected the entire group. Third, even when one person was actively involved with empathic listening to another, everyone else was present. It is my experience that empathic connection between two people in a group (or from different groups) affects others in the group; witnessing connection appears to enhance connection for most people. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly,...
Talking About The Past And Effective Relationship Repair

Relationship repair means building connection and care after disconnect and unmet needs. It requires intention to connect and take responsibility for your behavior by naming what didn’t work, offering empathy, and making a plan to do something differently next time. When you have enough empathy to find care and curiosity for them, reflect the other person's observation, thoughts, feelings,...
Differentiating Between Feelings And Faux Feelings

might translate this as: “Are you feeling scared because you have a need for inclusion?” Faux Feeling Feeling(s) Need(s) Abandoned Terrified, hurt, bewildered, sad, frightened, lonely Nurturing, connection, belonging, support, caring Abused Angry, frustrated, frightened Caring, nurturing, support, emotional or physical wellbeing, consideration, need for all living things to flourish (Not)...
Bringing a Dead Conversation Back to Life

physical appearance, or roll your eyes at your dad across the table. Or you could take it upon yourself to bring life into the conversation. The best way to do that and meet your own need for connection without stimulating pain in other people is to find a way to connect to their passions, feelings or desires. Try it! “Wow, Eric, it sounds like the history of ant migration is really fascinating...
Street NVC

or practice? Do you often feel stuck or find it challenging to make it feel natural or authentic in your interactions? Dian guides you towards embodying the essence of NVC—a mindset of connection and collaborative engagement. Through her expertise, you'll discover invaluable insights tailored to make your NVC practice truly your own. From uncovering intuitive methods to discern feelings and...
Self-Empathy for Self-Evolution

6 session course Support for you in learning about: Becoming “Trigger Happy” (Happy for the healing and evolution empathy creates when we are triggered) Using Empathy to create the inner connection, from which flows the outer direction of your life Empathy beyond the empty, lacking, absence of unmet needs and into the powerful, passionate, presence of the desire! Empathy for getting beyond the...
Life Force and the Spirituality of Human Needs

as human needs and values.” – Robert Gonzales Join Robert for a journey that will gift you with… Deeper understanding of and resonance with your Life Force Practices that strengthen your connection to the river of you Acceptance of the spirituality and beauty of needs and values Clarity about the value of self-compassion A spiritual practice unique to you that compassionately embraces all life...
Inviting Depth in Conversation

Conversation can become more satisfying with depth. This where connection unfold towards a depth of intimacy, presence, attunement, sensing -- and silent attentive connection where another is attentively seen and heard. Inviting this level of sharing in conversation relies on at least three major elements: attentive silence, the desire to connect and be known, and focus on present moment...
The Heart of Conflict

elements needed in order to begin to use the NVC process during conflict situations. This 6-session telecourse recording integrates the skills and consciousness of empathy, honesty and self-connection in the context of becoming a "third presence" with others who are in conflict. Topics include: Focusing on observations, feelings, needs and requests to support people in taking responsibility for...