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Considering the Needs of Other People

principles of Nonviolent Communication is valuing everyone’s needs equally. Remember that needs are the underlying reasons why we do things. You might go to the store to pick up food to feed your family. Your need is to feed your family and your strategy is to go to the store. If you didn’t have enough food to feed everyone in your family tonight, would you like to eat your fill and let others...
It Takes a Community to Raise a Relationship

the morning, and a sense that the next phase of my journey with my beloved is unfolding. Read this article Keywords: argument connection dialogue inspiration love conflict resolution relationships family communication peace partnership community interdependence belonging NVC in relationships Eric Bowers
Loving Our Role as Parent

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
Parenting for Connection

them up, models our values and fosters connection with them. It produces trust and a desire in them to want to run to us in their times of need rather than running away from us. Keywords: parent family child power control cooperation trust Eddie Zacapa
Empowering Kids Under Current Systems of Domination

in a sense of obligation, shame, and guilt. Keywords: Aya Caspi NVC authority being heard children communication collaboration conflict resolution dominant culture empathy energy of the need needs family parenting trauma Live Course Recordings
Becoming Allies for Our Kids

at ways to break free of this class system. Keywords: Aya Caspi NVC authority being heard children communication collaboration conflict resolution dominant culture empathy energy of the need needs family parenting trauma Live Course Recordings
Trauma, Forgiveness & Your Close Relationships

you open a door to deep healing and connection that you may not have been able to access before. Keywords: Sarah Peyton empathy resonance neurobiology trauma self compassion connection healing family parents children
NVC Life Hacks 5

Conflict occurs when disagreements undermine the sense of trust and safety in family, workplace, or community. Shantigarbha shares nine tips for addressing, and even transforming conflict. Keywords: partnership tips relationships presence conflict resolution conflict Shantigarbha Warren
Social Dynamics During the Holidays

we call the "Vortex of Submission" (being hooked by a sense of duty and obligation). Read on for ways to recognize and break the pattern. Read This Tip Keywords: submission duty obligation Xmas family holidays relationship pattern blocks codependence guilt shame resentment reactivity choice emotional liberation Trainer Tip depression Jori Manske
Facing the Holidays in a Pandemic

new things might arise. Read on for questions to ask yourself that might help you process your triggers, "should's", feelings, needs and dilemmas. Read this article Keywords: holiday Christmas family duty dilemma conflict pandemic Hanukkah LaShelle Lowe-Chardé Elia Lowe Charde