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Foundational NVC Skills

only if it’s play Using present and positive action language Compassionate giving and receiving – acting from the enjoyment of meeting needs, contributing to well-being and enriching life Interdependence – seeking to value everyone’s needs Seeing your needs and requests as a gift to others, and seeing others’ needs and requests as a gift to you Keywords: demands needs presence requests...
Staying Present in the Face of Conflict

time any one of us is willing to take a foray into the land of conflict with an intention to create connection, we are taking a stand for co-operation, and for creating the awareness of our interdependence and honoring needs - not just my needs, not just your needs but the needs that enable all of us to not only survive, but to flourish in the world. In order for us to stick our neck out into...
Cultivating Gratitude

vitality.) 5. Write down what you did that helped to make the action possible. (This gives you practice making observations and increases your awareness of contribution, sharing power and interdependence.) We suggest you write and savor 3 examples per day, and that you commit to the practice for at least 30 days. Please offer feedback after the 30 day practice to radicalcompassion@gmail.com...
A Worldwide Field of Compassion

our relationships, and our communities. We are reminded that every expression and every act of compassion and kindness restores our wholeness and belonging. It is a harbinger of our unity and interdependence. Keywords applying NVC exercises/practices integrating NVC multisession course NVC consciousness All Skill Levels acceptance awareness body awareness compassion consciousness empathic...
It's Not Just Me

by bringing attention to the systemic context and releasing self-blame The either/or of freedom and belonging Practices for moving towards integration and inner freedom Session 2: Reclaiming Interdependence Why we need others: transcending self-sufficiency as a core element of modern capitalism The dual role of authentic love and honest feedback in the process of healing Practices for...
Parenting Series: Listening for the Needs

where they might be struggling with connecting to their children’s needs, especially in situations where the children are responding to the parent’s request. Inbal offers a new definition of interdependence, then explores the variety of feelings and needs that can be present in any given situation between parent and child, and then offers practical tips for making empathy guesses with children....
Patterns That Perpetuate Conflict - Part 2 of 2

understanding, repeating unhelpful behaviour; repeatedly asking for what's already given; asserting rather than demonstrating responsiveness; assumptions; denying conflict exists; neglecting interdependence; stonewalling; absence of curiosity, humility, respect, empathy or care (even when reflecting). Read this article Keywords: conflict reactivity defensive Bob Wentworth
Create Space to Support Change

What is empowered speech and how does it link to interdependence? How do you speak in a way that increases the chances of being heard and creates space where individuals are more inclined to listen and act? In this excerpt from the 2021 course, Working Together for Change, Itzel and Kathy explore how to do this by integrating empowered speech, attuned speech, and a commitment to maintaining...
The Radical Implications of Staying Within Capacity

Overriding our individual or collective capacities can sustain oppressive systems. Honoring limits better aligns with life and is more likely to dismantle patriarchal culture. Accepting, respecting and staying within capacity instead of constantly pushing beyond limits allows for increased individual and collective capacity -- this can lead to more sustainable agreements and a shift towards a...