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Grounding in Interconnection and Solidarity

Human health is connected to health of ecosystems and other societies. Our wellness and liberation is found in our interconnection, kinship, reverence for life, and solidarity. Solidarity erodes through narratives, practices and policies that separate us from each other -- and this impacts societal functioning. The breakdown creates conditions for pandemic, racism, police brutality,...
Meeting Our Need For Exercise

Trainer Tip To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. —Mother Teresa I used to hike up a small mountain before work several mornings a week. I could complete this rugged, six-mile hike in an hour and a half. Then, I would take a quick shower and start my workday. Today, I walk or jog for thirty minutes and do a thirty-minute yoga workout four to five mornings a week. In both...
Letting Go of Resentments

hours later, I noticed how momentous that was It’s a funny thing, really, but when we own up to our part of an uncomfortable situation, we release the pain. I let go of resentments because it is healing for me. I own up to the times when I regret my behavior because it heals me. It’s not about berating myself, but simply being honest. Such honesty can provide amazing healing. Consider what...
How to Ask for Space

you could contribute to that need. There are likely many ways to meet that need that don't trigger reactivity or irritation for you. Lastly, when a conflict is repetitive, it usually means some healing work is needed. Identifying the needs present gives you clues about the nature of the healing work. Undone healing work can result in attempts to control someone close to you so they don't trigger...
The Vortex of Submission

and how to liberate yourself from it. This 9-session telecourse recording offers the understanding and tools for: making choices in harmony with your values balancing autonomy and interdependence healing resentments sustaining healthy relationships nurturing connection and trust in all types of relationships Keywords: consciousness exercises/practices presence blame compassion connection...
7 Transformative Conversations

Mukti Jarvis shares seven types of conversations vital to healthy, flourishing intimate relationships. These conversations include: Our Bright Future Drama Dialogue Healing Our Raw Spots Making Amends Responsiveness Touch & Sex Keeping Love Alive Keywords: relationships dialogue intimacy healing sex amends Mukti Jarvis Linda Rysenbry
Self Empathy

to the self-empathy process: Enjoy the jackal show: Give your jackal an opportunity to say all it wants to say. Do not try to restrain or censor it, because you might miss the full wisdom and healing it holds for you. Identify your feelings: Be aware of your feelings associated with the stimulus. Identify your needs: Be sure to identify your unmet needs. Make a request: Once you have identified...
NVC in Hostage Negotiations and Hospitals

In this inspiring interview, Wes Taylor relays a story of how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is successfully used in law enforcement, and some of his challenges and joys in infusing NVC into a Maryland hospital culture. Wes begins by relaying a story from a Director of Security of a local hospital who received extensive training in NVC when he was working with a team of hostage negotiators. He...
Colloquial NVC Options

How can we express ourselves in a way that supports a natural flow of connection while maintaining a focus on NVC consciousness? This handout from CNVC Certified Trainer, Miki Kashtan, offers seven options that support NVC enthusiasts in evolving from classical to colloquial NVC language. KEYS: Fluency in our use of NVC rests on the foundation of connecting with compassion for self and other,...
Naturalizing NVC Language Q&A

Join CNVC Certified Trainers Jeff Brown, Jean Morrison, Karl Steyaert, Kathleen Macferran, Mary Mackenzie and Sylvia Haskvitz in a lively Q&A session focusing on naturalizing NVC into our daily interactions. In this audio recording, Jeff, Jean, Karl, Kathleen, Mary and Sylvia answer these questions: How did you begin to learn NVC, with the classical model, or in a more natural way? Describe...