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Punitive Use of Force

Trainer Tip "Think for yourself and let others enjoy the right to do the same" —Voltaire Punitive use of force takes place when we punish people because we deem their behavior to be bad or wrong and the only way to change their behavior is to make them ashamed about doing it or feel afraid of doing it again. This consciousness arises from the belief that people do things that are dangerous to...
The Power of Empathy

Trainer Tip Don’t just do something, stand there. —Buddha People often need empathy when they are in the most pain. In these situations, we may hear their words as critical and judgmental. It is important in such moments to remember that everything they say or do is an attempt to meet their needs. When they are in pain, sometimes the methods they use to meet their needs are ineffective and...
Dealing with Loss

Access this complete 3 session course This gentle, healing telecourse recording will assist you in unearthing feelings and issues that have become tangled up with loss, enabling you to face whatever is blocking your grief. Gain an understanding of your relationship to grief Recognize and free yourself from your judgmental mind Change guilt and shame into life-serving empathy Distinguish between...
Parenting and Anger

Access this complete 5 session course Combine mediating conflict, parenting skills and study of brain science in this ground-breaking course recording on how to funnel your anger and your child’s anger toward mutual caring and peace in your family. If you ’are tired of exploding, stuffing your anger, or living in endless hopelessness, take this course to learn practical tips for using anger to...
Celebrate Your Progress!

Trainer Tip To me, every hour of the light and dark is a miracle. Every cubic inch of space is a miracle. —Walt Whitman Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed with all that you want to do, rather than celebrating what you’ve already done? I started jogging recently. The first day I jogged for two minutes and walked for four minutes, and then repeated this cycle four times. To keep my...
Connecting in Conflict and the Art of Navigating Dialogue

Access this complete 5 session course In this 5-session series, explore: the power of empathy to change the trajectory of heated conversations embracing the internal conflicts of the different parts of ourselves how to approach differing views peacefully the use of NVC to help let go of judgments how to confidently ask for what you want Life is often bursting with irritations. On a day-to-day...
What Are Enemy Images?

In this compelling interview with Liv Larsson, CNVC Certified Trainer from Sweden, the NVC concept of enemy images — how they develop, what they represent and how they affect our relationships with others and self — is explored. At the end of the audio, Liv tells a story about a man who lost his axe and believes his neighbor's son stole it to illustrate how our view of someone changes when we...
Observation: Awareness of Thought, Story & Core Belief to Enhance Connection

In this recorded telecourse, John Kinyon, world renowned CNVC Certified Trainer, guides you through processes to strengthen your capacity for mindful presence and awareness of your thinking, and to develop the skills to translate thoughts into observations. You will learn to: Strengthen your ability to find peace and centeredness within you, regardless of what’s happening around you More...
Witnessing Humanity

CNVC Certified Trainer Arnina Kashtan talks about what she calls "witnessing humanity," touching on the gift of presence, empathy vs. identification and staying present in the face of intensity.& Listen to this multimedia resource and learn how to: Transform judgments of others Stay present in the face of intensity and distress Open to others, exactly where they are Discern when to respond...
Expressing Anger Peacefully

In this prerecorded telecourse, Raj Gill uses an interactive dialogue to help you transform old habits and to develop a new, and profoundly healthy response to anger. While cultural norms often teach us to suppress or control anger, Nonviolent Communication suggests that doing so ultimately keeps us from meeting our needs. Raj offers practical insight and proven exercises to use anger as a...