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Tips for the Road Series Tip 11

psyches because we live in a culture where it is not often safe and acceptable to be powerful, exuberant, inspired, bold and passionate. Until our Loyal Soldiers get the empathy, appreciation and trust they need, they will fight our inspirations and dreams all the way, judging us mercilessly no matter how well we perform, holding us back, holding us down, even sending us into vortexes of shame,...
Going Deep

"So if you provided your client value, then what would you have?" Alan: "I'd have reassurance that I'm being of service…" Her: "So if you…" Alan: "And if I'm being of service", I interrupt her, "I trust that I'm walking my path and living my life's purpose." (Keep in mind that the above is just an example to illustrate how these questions work.) Conclusion So I started with wanting support with...
Prepare for Love

for Love will focus on looking forward to what you want in your relationships, be they romantic, familial or platonic. Session 1 Establish group agreements that support needs for acceptance, trust, empowerment, authenticity, learning, support, belonging and fun. Meeting each other in partners and small groups. Integrated Relationships: What makes a relationship healthy and connected....
The Gift of Understanding

in which you have just heard that your boyfriend is dating one of your friends. You call another friend to tell her about it and she says, “You must be feeling so hurt because you’d like to trust that your friends will be honest with you.” When someone simply reflects our feelings and needs without aggravating the situation, we feel instant relief because they “got” us. I’d rather be “got” than...
Tips for the Road Series Tip 24

words are there for the DP, if it has words to share. Based on the body posture or words of the DP, have your IL make feelings and needs guesses for this part, “Are you feeling scared? Do you need trust? Is that what is going on for you?” Allow your DP to respond authentically and have your IL empathize. Continue cycling through steps b, c, d until the DP no longer needs empathy. Have your IL...
Empathy in the Face of Powerful Structures

with her application of empathy for self and others, acknowledgement, connecting requests -- and an inspiring vision of understanding, shared reality and living in a city where people have some trust in one another's intentions. Read this article Keywords: power systemic change power imbalances power structures societal change law intention authority figure structural power bureaucracy protocol...
We Don’t Need to Fix Other People

so that most people will organically find their own creative ways to resolve their issues. Rely on this process and you will lose all desire to fix people’s problems. Instead, you will learn to trust their ability to resolve their issues. All it takes is your presence and your desire to hear their feelings and needs. Amazing! An underlying theme in a Nonviolent Communication consciousness is to...
Feedback without Criticism

Access this complete 5 session course Learn to Give Feedback without Criticism Overcome the dread about writing performance evaluations Trust your capacity to meet challenges when offering feedback Become excited about creating a learning culture in your organization Learn how to receive feedback without defending yourself This 5-session course recording is designed to support you in learning...
Feelings Are a Response to Our Met or Unmet Needs

you’re beautiful. I’m guessing this meets your needs for acceptance and affection. How about if your boss tells you you’re beautiful? For many of us, this would not meet our needs for respect and trust. In both cases, the stimulus is the same—someone telling you you’re beautiful, but in each case, we are trying to meet different needs. So if you are feeling hurt, sad, angry, or disappointed, try...
Enjoying the Jackal Show

to the situation at hand— my friend’s illness and my own need for ease. So I said to her, “You know, I’m noticing how tired I am and I’d like ease with this situation, so would you be willing to trust my ability to mail your letters without further instructions on how to do it?” She said, “Oh! Sure.” Off I went to the post office, still feeling tired but less agitated. Enjoying the jackal show...