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Key Differentiations in Nonviolent Communication

Observation mixed with evaluation Stimulus vs. Cause Love as a Need vs. Love as a Feeling Requests vs. Demands Appreciation vs. Praise Keywords: consciousness demands feelings observation protective use of force requests strategies blame judgment teaching NVC power Sylvia Haskvitz
Can the Social Order Be Transformed Through Personal Practice? Part 1 of 2

if we are to contribute to transforming the oppression we face and our collective march towards extinction. Read this article Read part 2 here. Keywords: social change systemic change protective use of force society empathy extinction money NVC history NVC pitfalls oppression marginalization Miki Kashtan
Can the Social Order Be Transformed Through Personal Practice? - Part 2

of our choices that go beyond our immediate circle. Read on for ways to leverage NVC practices to expand true social change. Read this article Read Part 1 here. Keywords: social change protective use of force society systemic individualism extinction civil disobedience MLK Martin Luther King Gandhi Marshall Rosenberg NVC myth dialogue injustice power privilege inequity colonialism money economic...
Navigating Systemic Change

fostering inclusive dialogues, and making systemic decisions that consider the needs of all impacted communities. Keywords: social change Roxy Manning Roxanne Manning systemic change protective use of force Martin Luther King equity harm power differences needs societal change race privilege difficult conversations
Unpacking OFNR - Requests

demand within NVC. We can be attached to outcome, without being attached to strategy. Read this article Keywords: request demand Kingian nonviolence NVC myth oppression marginalization protective use of force outcome racism sexism submission impact attachment strategy Roxy Manning Roxanne Manning
Marshall Rosenberg's Vision of Social Change

anthropocentric nonhuman life NVC activism life enriching structures web of life NVC myth social justice ecology intention attention needs serving life life enriching language of life protective use of force universal human needs Rachelle Lamb
Working with a Difficult Counseling Situation

Tools to deeply empathize with the pain we feel as we experience violence in our patients Tools to compassionately connect to the needs behind our patient’s violent strategies When the protective use of force through intervention is the best choice for the patient Keywords: connection dialogue personal growth counseling healthcare Robert Gonzales
Conflict Evolution Policy

as a stimulus to personal growth, more open and honest relationships, and life-affirming change. It mentions using NVC skills such as self connection, empathy, honesty, and requests (and protective use of force as last resort) to navigate the conflict with an intention of connection. Read this article Keywords: conflict organization policy Jim Manske
The Jackal as a Teacher

Trainer Tip Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. —Martin Luther King, Jr. In Compassionate Communication, we use the jackal as our metaphor for that part of us that is critical, judgmental, or self-righteous. We chose the jackal image because they walk low to the ground, tend to be more interested in satisfying themselves in the moment, and are less likely to...
What Could I Say or Do When Someone Does Not Talk?

Ask the Trainer Hello, I am familiar with NVC, having read the main book and several of the booklets, and find the concepts very heartening. However, I do have a bit of a challenge that I hope you can help me with. Can you give me advice on what to do when people won't talk to me? I find it very difficult to discover what their needs are that aren't being met! Also, how can I be effective with...