Ask the Trainer Dear Trainer, I think I have heard Marshall Rosenberg emphasize that going back to past stories does not help. I have noticed that sometimes when I am in a story telling mood I am usually trying to prove that I am right and that once I connect with a need, the urge to give all the information goes away. However, this is not all that simple. I have a professional relationship...
This guide features three activities that use feelings and needs cards: two verions of "Feelings and Needs Poker" and one for "Self-Empathy". Great for practicing alone, with a partner, or in a group. See this guide Find feelings cards here. Find needs cards here. Keywords: feelings cards needs cards activity self empathy empathy practice universal human needs Peggy Smith
We can see throughout many examples in history that when we look for "who" is at fault, and thereby seek social change through shaming that person (or that group), it tends to lead to disastrous long term consequences. Even if it works in the short term. Instead, if we want to end cycles of violence we can seek to understand systemic causes and context of individuals' behaviour. And from there,...
