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  • Tips on Making a Request

    well. Give them the gift of your request. The worst thing that can happen is they’ll say no. Make a specific, doable request of at least two people today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty requests strategies choice authenticity responsibility Mary Mackenzie

  • Knowing Ourselves

    are in alignment with your needs, you have greater opportunities for joy. Today, notice whether your behaviors are in alignment with your deepest values. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty needs requests strategies choice values Mary Mackenzie

  • Being Honest About Our Anger

    for clarity, respect, and being valued. Be aware of opportunities today to practice connecting with yourself before responding to another person in anger. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty needs requests strategies anger choice Mary Mackenzie

  • Clarifying Our Requests to Meet Our Needs

    they both have a much greater chance of meeting their needs. Take the opportunity to be very clear about what you would like from at least one person today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty needs requests connection requests strategies choice universal human needs Mary Mackenzie

  • Dealing with Triggers

    What do I do when I'm leading an NVC group and get emotionally triggered? Mary Mackenzie offers tips to respond with care and connection from her extensive experience leading NVC groups. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie

  • NVC as a Strategy

    the world will be. Be aware of your strategies for living peacefully today. Notice if they are working for you or if you would like to consider new ones. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty needs requests strategies choice universal human needs Mary Mackenzie

  • Protective Use of Force

    who do things that are dangerous to themselves or other people. Make a decision to serve life in the situation, rather than to judge the people involved. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty protective use of force requests strategies choice authenticity responsibility Mary Mackenzie

  • Developing Your Tracking Skills (Part 2)

    final helpful tips to hone your tracking skills. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie

  • Being Open to Feeling

    It is okay, in fact it is exciting, to be a feeling person. Today, feel more alive by acknowledging your feelings freely to yourself and to other people. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness expression feelings honesty needs strategies judgment authenticity attention responsibility pain Mary Mackenzie

  • Developing Your Tracking Skills (Part 1)

    and striving for a balance of inclusion. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie

  • The Power of Empathy

    is one of the most healing things we can do for them and for ourselves. Be aware of opportunities to empathize with someone who is in emotional pain today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness empathy expression honesty needs strategies connection judgment relationships attention responsibility Mary...

  • Relating to the Value of Things Rather Than the Cost

    better appreciated when we are connected to its personal value. Consider shifting your focus from what something costs to the value it brings to your life. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: expression honesty needs requests strategies anger choice money Mary Mackenzie

  • Taking Responsibility for Your Choices

    ability to maintain satisfying relationships. Be aware of the times when you don’t take responsibility for your choices, then notice the choices you have. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness strategies judgment choice authenticity attention responsibility Mary Mackenzie

  • Navigating Individual Requests That Divert From Your Group's Purpose

    three helpful tips for handling these situations. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie

  • Two Essential Tips for Facilitating Vibrant NVC Groups

    Listen to Mary Mackenzie as she focuses on her opening premise for group participation, which lays the foundation for developing vibrant groups and then defines the facilitator’s role, which is often not known or incorrectly defined. Keywords: Group Facilitation Tips groups listening facilitation facilitator sharing NVC facilitate teaching NVC teaching NVC groups NVC groups Mary Mackenzie

  • Meeting Our Need for Honesty

    on whether your need for honesty has been met. When it is, you can live more freely. Be aware today of whether you are meeting your need for honesty. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: consciousness expression honesty needs strategies values relationships attention Mary Mackenzie

  • Greeting the Holidays with an Open, Joyful Heart

    or days with relatives they seldom see… And all of it can negatively impact our home and work relationships… How about a light-hearted yet supportive tune-up for your Joyful Heart? Please join Mary Mackenzie, along with CNVC Certified Trainers, Christine King, Faye Landey, Liv Larsson, and Rita Herzog – as we take a look at what disrupts our joy during the holidays… and discuss the delicious...

  • How to Energize Compassion in Yourself and Family Members this Holiday Season

    harmony this holiday. Keywords: empathy presence strategies anger blame compassion judgment listening conflict resolution families Family Conflict family communication peace politics holidays Mary Mackenzie

  • Forming, Uniting and Nurturing NVC Communities

    presence strategies connection dialogue inspiration intention listening values empowerment community Barbara Larson Deborah Bellamy Jeff Brown Kirsten Kristensen Kristen Masters Louise Romaine Mary Mackenzie

  • Experience More Joy and Success at Work

    whose book Humanizing Health Care has helped transform the medical industry. Martha Lasley, a leadership coach who helps executives apply NVC to motivate and inspire teams. Facilitated by: Mary Mackenzie – co-founder of the NVC Academy, executive director of the Peace Workshop International, and author of Peaceful Living: Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing and Compassion. This...


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