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Mourning Our Losses

feelings—sadness, disappointment, worry— you have about your unmet need Identify the need—support, fun, friendship, intimacy. Imagine how you would feel if the need were met. Look for additional strategies to meet the need. Be aware of any sadness, disappointment, or hurt you feel today and take a moment to mourn your unmet needs. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book...
Taking on the World

or Control Structural Power, Power-Over and Power-With External and Internal Resources Responding to Power-Over 3. Connecting Across Differences Deepening Understanding about Distinction between Strategies and Needs Transforming Enemy Images Social Divisions: Race, Class and Others Political Differences Handling Emotional Charge 4. Reclaiming Living in Community Transcending Self-Sufficiency...
Why NVC Matters To Me?

was asked to reflect on what she truly wanted in life—and realized there was a growing gap between her dreams and her actions. NVC offered a path forward: a way to identify core needs and align strategies with what really matters. This heartfelt story reminds us that transformation begins not with blame, but with awareness, compassion, and choice. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie captions searchable...
NVC Tools

and the tools that help manifest the consciousness. By using his own examples and those put forth by participants, Wes touches on the following key differentiations of NVC: Needs vs. strategies Protective use of force vs. punitive use of force Requests vs. demands Keywords: consciousness demands feelings needs observation protective use of force requests strategies connection inspiration...
Distinguishing Life-Serving Boundaries From Requests

is telling someone what you're going to do in order to meet or protect needs for yourself or others. Whereas with requests, even if you have preferences, you still hold open curiosity about strategies to collaborate with others in meeting needs. Read on for more. See this article Keywords: Boundaries Request Dialogue Limits Negotiation Strategies Container LaShelle Lowe-Chardé Elia Lowe Charde
NVC Life Hacks 15

high. Maybe they will reject me, or be offended and not speak to me again? It can be difficult to know when to share your truth and when to keep it inside. In this episode we layout some useful strategies that will help you speak your truth, while still keeping the connection. Keywords: scary honesty honesty connection strategies Trainer Tip Shantigarbha Warren
3 Steps to Reflect on When a Social Change Strategy is not Working

Roxy Manning, Phd, shares in this short video three steps on how to reflect on what needs are being served when deciding to implement a strategy. Why are we so attached to strategies that are not working? Understand your motives Have a empathic support system in place Plan for what you need to stay motivated Nonviolent social change Humanity in social change Keywords: social change strategies...
Defining Needs

care. All human beings have the same needs. Regardless of our race, spiritual upbringing, how we live, or where we live, we all have the same needs to sustain our lives. The difference is in the strategies we use to meet those needs. We all have a need for play, but we have different strategies to meet it. I like to ride horses, hike, and go to movies to meet my need for play. Other people might...
Key Differentiations in Nonviolent Communication

Stimulus vs. Cause Love as a Need vs. Love as a Feeling Requests vs. Demands Appreciation vs. Praise Keywords: consciousness demands feelings observation protective use of force requests strategies blame judgment teaching NVC power Sylvia Haskvitz
Creating the Life You Want With Powerful Requests

in such a way that the other person is more likely to open their heart. Keywords: requests connection requests demands empathy exercises/practices expression feelings honesty needs self empathy strategies connection listening relationships Miki Kashtan