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Daily Self-Empathy Practice

out Mary’s powerful teaching on Self-Empathy. Keywords: triggers expression self empowerment jackal talk jackal show understanding consciousness feelings needs presence self empathy compassion connection gratitude healing personal growth self compassion self talk relationships self connection universal human needs Mary Mackenzie
I Don't Know Whether to Express Myself or Offer Empathy

Miki Kashtan discusses how focusing on connection and care can guide us in expressing honestly and offering empathy. This is an excerpt from Miki Kashtan's 7 part course Naturalizing NVC Language, which is also available in the NVC Library. Access the complete 7-part course Keywords: authenticity naturalizing NVC OFNR connection strategies requests honesty expression empathy honest expression...
Contextualizing the NVC Process

7 part course Naturalizing NVC Language, which is also available in the NVC Library. Access the complete 7-part course Keywords: honest expression expression honesty requests strategies connection OFNR naturalizing NVC authenticity self connection enculturation conditioning freedom consciousness NVC consciousness Miki Kashtan
Finding Our Authentic Expression

course Naturalizing NVC Language, which is also available in the NVC Library. Access the complete 7-part course Keywords: NVC consciousness consciousness freedom conditioning enculturation self connection authenticity naturalizing NVC OFNR connection strategies honesty expression honest expression acceptance Miki Kashtan
Lonely Together

When conflict or criticism occurs, we can notice two layers of meaning to create connection: the content and the needs the speaker is holding. When we are able to recognize this --and ideally engage open-heartedly, with curiosity, make clear requests, imagining what they want, no matter how their expression was framed -- we have more opportunity to support the longevity of our relationships,...
NVC Life Hacks 14

Nonviolent Communication at its core is about the quality of connection that will lead to everybody's needs being met. In this months 'Purpose of NVC' episode, we ask ourselves five questions that help us gain an awareness of where Nonviolent Communication is being used. Keywords: connection NVC principles NVC consciousness NVC fundamentals Trainer Tip Shantigarbha Warren
How To Create Supportive Conditions For Sharing Vulnerably

Sharing more vulnerably provides opportunities for fulfilling connection. As social beings we rely on feedback to see our effect on others. We can get that feedback through body language, facial cues and words. To expand your capacity to share more vulnerably you can create supportive conditions and timing. You can ask for feedback by making in-the-moment requests of others and yourself before...
"Acting from the Zero Step" Roleplay

When Marshall designed NVC, he said that the purpose of it was to create a quality of connection, that inspires compassionate giving and receiving. The zero step is awakening or remembering your intention to support compassionate giving and receiving. Do this practice exercise to awaken this intention and to roleplay with it in your heart. Read this practice exercise Keywords: intention zero...
Repairing Relationships with Empathy

Sarah Peyton explores the process of repairing relationships through the lens of Nonviolent Communication. She emphasizes the importance of self-connection and empathy—both for ourselves and others—when addressing moments of hurt or disconnection. Sarah highlights how acknowledging impact, expressing authentic feelings and needs, and offering genuine empathy can restore trust and rebuild...
Second Chances

I don't reach the level of compassion and connection I hope for in every interaction in my life. I don't put a demand on myself to find compassion and connection in every moment. Life is full of second chances. I only need the willingness to take them. When I have taken time to receive empathy and connect to the needs of all involved before trying again, people almost always enjoy my second...