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NVC Resources on Responsibility


  • Understanding And Recognizing Enmeshment

    there's inner tension and contraction. Read on for 16 common signs of enmeshment so that you can know when to pause and connect to your needs. Read this practice exercise Keywords: enmeshment responsibility boundaries contribution reactivity conflict being sensitive LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde

  • Defusing Anger

    should do something differently or better, or your expectations of other people. Even if you can’t see your own judgments in the heat of anger, you start by understanding that you take full responsibility for it. The first step in defusing anger is to stop and breathe. Don’t say anything. Remind yourself that you are responsible for your anger and that blaming the other person will be...

  • Deal-Breakers and Staying with Yourself

    Regardless of how the other person reacts, your experience is valid. Asking for someone to collaborate with you around taking care of your tenderness is not enmeshment or an abdication of responsibility. In fact, it is the very opposite. Direct communication and honesty about your experience, along with specific and doable requests, is self responsibility. When a conversation like this reaches a...

  • Laughter, IPNB and Empathy

    that affect our brain and relationship with others. This article speaks to the deeper "why" and also to one thing we could do to turn it around... Read this article Keywords: self empathy self responsibility neuroscience neurobiology Interpersonal Neurobiology blame criticism implicit memory trigger ineffective NVC reactivity shadow brain unconscious subconscious projection conflict left...

  • The NVC Model

    more about how we can use the map to remind us of our heartfelt consciousness... Read this article Keywords: intention to connect heartfelt communication automatic response presence OFNR responsibility I statements You statements classical NVC street giraffe mechanical NVC doing NVC NVC consciousness empathy from hell NVC form NVC mindset NVC model present progressive present continuous NVC...

  • The Powers No One Can Take Away From Us

    Read this article Keywords: marginalization oppression NVC pitfalls society systemic change social change Etty Hillesum WWII nonviolence choice power status quo liberation stimulus vs cause responsibility blame interpretation response self sufficiency interdependence Miki Kashtan

  • Miki Kashtan And Inbal Kashtan’s Additional NVC Key Differentiations

    in support of understanding and learning. Read this article Keywords: differentiation distinction meeting needs self care selfish understanding agreement care altruism self compassion responsibility blame self reliance self sufficiency safety applying NVC teaching NVC feedback change submit entrust rebel choice reaction response reactivity Inbal Kashtan Miki Kashtan

  • Responding to Criticism

    In general, criticism is a reactive response to discomfort. When someone criticizes, they are not yet able or willing to take responsibility for their needs. All criticism is a tragic expression of feelings and unmet needs. When you meet that criticism skillfully you not only care for yourself, you can facilitate clarity, and constructive communication, about what the other person is truly...

  • Living the Heart of Life Unfolding

    her inner experience in a more allowing, compassionate embrace. Session 3: Robert discusses the compassionate embrace process with the workshop participants. Session 4: Robert discusses self-responsibility, offers an exercise and fields questions from participants. Session 5: Robert walks a workshop participant through the self-responsibilty exercise he spoke about this week. Session 6: Robert...

  • Exploring Conflict Agreements

    communities. From online training sessions to family dynamics, and local parks to practice groups, these agreements demonstrate proactive approaches to conflict resolution by encouraging self-responsibility, empathy, and supportive dialogues. The emphasis is on the importance of having flexible, responsive systems in place to address both immediate conflicts and underlying tensions, fostering...


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