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Releasing Our Judgments

a shift takes focus and commitment, but the rewards are many. Be aware of your judgments today and try to translate them into how the situation affects you. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip compassion practice judgements open hearted Mary Mackenzie
Making Sure We Are Heard

amicably. Be aware today of opportunities to ask someone to reflect what they heard you say in order to meet your own needs for clarity and being heard. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip Misunderstanding understanding bias misinterpretation argument clarify fight being heard conflict practice Mary...
Loving Our Role as Parent

Today, focus on the paradoxical needs you try to meet through parenting, such as contributing to your children’s ability to live independently. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip parenting family child kids differentiation Mary Mackenzie
Noticing What Is Important

myself, “Is this it? Is this enough?” The answer is, “Yes.” Be aware of where you focus your life today, and shift the focus if you are not happy with it. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: midlife crisis paradigm shift Trainer Tip Mary Mackenzie
Dealing with Hecklers and People You Don't Like When Facilitating

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Daily Self-Empathy Practice

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NVC Conversations About Privilege and Power-Over

Last year, Mary Mackenzie of the NVC Academy organized an online symposium Removing Our Blinders: Seeing the Impact of Power and Privilege that I consider courageous and visionary. The symposium offered an opportunity for those of European background, men, women, and people of color to share their experiences and for others to empathically listen. The calls struck me as poignant, empathic,...
Are You Living Your True Potential?

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Anatomy of a Trigger

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Two Self-Empathy Exercises

self — novel and effective ways to engage the process of Self-Empathy! Keywords: exercises/practices intention self empathy self compassion self connection self empowerment self care exercises Mary Mackenzie
How Privilege / Lack of Privilege Affects Women, Fishbowl Discussion

Join Dian Killian and Mary Mackenzie for a provocative fishbowl discussion about how privilege and lack of privilege affect women. What is a Fishbowl Process? The Fishbowl Process involves a small group of people – seated in circle – who're having a conversation in full view of a larger group of listeners. It provides a creative way of including "the public" in a small group discussion....
Balancing All Needs as a NVC Facilitator

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Learning the Practice of Being in Empathy

and needs without sacrificing the integrity of your position and content (honesty) {attachment:all} Keywords: empathy feelings needs presence compassion connection inspiration personal growth Mary Mackenzie Raj Gill
Using Anger as a Warning

in ways that are satisfying to everyone involved. See your anger as a warning signal that you have an unmet need today and resist acting immediately. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: needs Mary Mackenzie
Forgiving Ourselves

that your actions are an attempt to meet your needs. Then acknowledge any regret you may feel about your choice of strategies for meeting those needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: needs forgiveness forgive regret amends Mary Mackenzie
Defusing Anger

more likely to inspire resolution. If you feel angry today, take a moment to identify your feelings and unmet needs before responding to the other person. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: anger angry honesty honest expression strategies strategy self restraint self responsibility self empowerment Mary Mackenzie
Needs, the Third Component of Compassionate Communication

be considered and met through a peaceful resolution. Be aware of the difference between universal needs and the strategies you choose to meet those needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: needs universal human needs universal needs strategies strategy tips NVC basics Mary Mackenzie
The Three Stages of Transition

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Integrity

live with integrity and feel free and at peace. Be aware today of the values you hold dear and live in harmony with them to meet your need for integrity. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Integrity values Mary Mackenzie
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

had a dramatic impact on thousands of people worldwide. Be aware today if your communication with yourself and other people is as satisfying as it might be. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: communication Mary Mackenzie