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Transforming Complaint

giving and receiving? Are your Present, Aware? Focused on “From Now On?” Are you Open to Outcome, free of demands? If yes to all three, follow the requests as they arise within you... If no, self-empathy or empathy until you “get to Zero”. Here’s one empathic process to support “Zeroing”. PART 1 From Complaint to Commitment Conflict often begins with a complaint. Complaint, by definition is...
Embracing Empathy

Access this complete 4 session course This course recording will help you: Increase clarity of what empathy is and is not Increase self-compassion through self-empathy Provide hands-on practice in empathizing Explore “touching the dream” in empathy Find out what prevents you from giving empathy and learn ways to access choice in moments when you are triggered Enhance your skills for empathic...
Keeping The Focus On Ourselves

people or create solutions that satisfied all concerned. Now, instead of bucking up, I connect more deeply to myself and the needs I am trying to meet in the situation. I do this either through self-empathy— connecting to my own feelings and needs—or by asking a friend to give me empathy so I can receive support in connecting to them. This simple act can make an enormous difference in preparing...
What to do When Racial Oppression and Privilege Collide

The pain of white people is often given precedence over the pain of people from the Global Majority. I would ask the white woman and all the people who were supporting her to practice self-empathy, reconnect to their intention to disrupt these patterns and ensure that the people from the Global Majority were getting the support they needed. Then, I’d check with both my co-facilitator and the...
9 Skills for Navigating Conflict

even in the heat of conflict How to use the power of gratitude to create the energy to sustain yourself in the midst of conflict and enhance connection with others Ways to increase your self-empathy skills to support you in cooling down from reactivity, both yours and other’s How to make powerful requests that deepen mutual understanding and support the flow of connection Strategies for finding...
Empathizing with Loved Ones

skills, we must trust that we can care for both ourselves and others, practice empathy with people outside our inner circle, and ensure our emotional needs are met. Developing a consistent self-empathy practice and taking small steps—starting with receptive loved ones—can make the process easier. Holding ourselves with compassion and remembering why we value these relationships helps sustain our...
How to Interact with an Angry Practice Group Member

further cultivate NVC skills in relation to this individual. Thanks for any help! —G.M., USA Trainer Answer Dear G.M., Following are my reflections in relationship to your question: Start with Self-Empathy "I would like some suggestions on how to interact with a member of the practice group I started. This individual speaks and acts in a manner I interpret as angry and controlling, and not...
The Power of Authenticity + Care

or shame in ourselves-- is it possible to be intensely authentic while holding care for everyone in the situation? Can we effectively do this even as a third party witnesses to these things? Self-empathy, empathy, and a commitment to authenticity have become essential tools I need to keep sharpened in my toolbox if I am to show up and do the work I value in this world. Read this article...
Four Choices For Responding To Indirect Criticism Or Judgement

any judgement or criticism is about the person's own thoughts, feelings, needs, and requests.This awareness can help you take people's comments less personally, and give you options: silent self-empathy, standing in your truth, contact and curiosity, and honest expression Read this article Keywords: criticism judgement practice passive aggression conflict LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
NVC Life Hacks 23

we looked at rewiring your brain to navigate our primitive mind and sometimes default reactions such as fight, flight or freeze when faced with conflict. In this episode, we're going beyond self-empathy and looking at ways we can empathize with the other person. Keywords: Trainer Tip Shantigarbha Warren empathy presence