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The Power of Making Requests

Mary Mackenzie explores the fourth component of Nonviolent Communication—making requests—and why it feels like “graduate level” NVC. Asking for what we truly want is vulnerable, yet it’s also a profound gift of honesty and connection in our relationships. With practice, compassion, and creativity, we can build the skills to make requests that deepen trust, foster understanding, and open new...
What is Empathy?

Mary Mackenzie explores empathy as a form of presence—truly understanding someone else’s world without imposing our own perspective. Using Nonviolent Communication (NVC), she shows a simple yet profound process for expressing that we have genuinely heard another person. This approach helps deepen connection, bridge misunderstandings, and foster more compassionate relationships. Keywords: Mary...
Why NVC Matters To Me?

What drew you to Nonviolent Communication? In this touching reflection, Mary Mackenzie shares the moment that first lit her up with hope. In her very first class, she 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....
Empathizing with Loved Ones

Mary Mackenzie explains that empathizing with our closest loved ones can be difficult because they matter so deeply to us, past experiences might create emotional barriers, and we might fear losing ourselves in the process. To grow our empathy skills, we must trust that we can care for both ourselves and others, practice empathy with people outside our inner circle, and ensure our emotional...
Living in the Observation as a Daily Practice

at all! Here’s to Living in the Observation as a daily practice for creating more peace in my daily life….and yours. Keywords: Judgment blame observation rumination cognitive patterns conflict Mary Mackenzie
Facilitating Deeper Understanding

Mary Mackenzie shares practical facilitation techniques to guide participants toward deeper understanding without correction. Through thoughtful pauses and reflective questions, she demonstrates how to help individuals connect with feelings and needs in a meaningful way. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie captions searchable transcript group facilitation tips naturalizing NVC
You Are Not Responsible for Other People's Feelings

and deepen your relationships. Notice if you are taking responsibility for other people’s feelings today and be aware that they are responsible instead. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: feelings responsibility stimulus vs cause impact enmeshment conflict Mary Mackenzie
Allow Yourself to Feel Your Emotions

Do your emotions ever feel overwhelming or out of control? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt video, Mary Mackenzie shares a simple yet transformative technique inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) that helped her move past the fear of feeling too much. By setting a timer, Mary discovered a practical way to fully experience emotions—whether it’s sadness, worry, or joy—without becoming...
Empathy Buddy Practice Helps Develop Empathy Skills

Are you looking to deepen your connection to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and build powerful empathy skills? In this short video, Mary Mackenzie shares how finding an empathy buddy transformed her life and practice. From learning to give and receive empathy to fostering deep internal healing, Mary reveals the profound benefits of this simple yet life-changing practice. Discover how a monthly...
Developing a Needs Consciousness

Shifting to a needs-based perspective is one of the most powerful—and challenging—aspects of integrating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) into daily life. In this short video, Mary Mackenzie offers three simple, practical tips to help you cultivate needs consciousness and transform how you experience your world and relationships. From hourly check-ins to reflecting on your day, these strategies...
The Facilitator's Role

Joy and Confidence. She also covers a variety of useful tips such as what to do if you feel lost or confused, how to trust your gut, and ideas around utilizing empathy for yourself! Keywords: Mary Mackenzie Facilitating NVC Groups with Joy and Confidence sharing NVC Group Facilitation Tips purpose Marshall Rosenberg needs captions searchable transcript
The Amazing Power of Empathy

fresh reserves of kindness and generosity emerge, and often creative solutions will burst forth in seemingly impossible situations. In this course recording, veteran CNVC Certified Trainer, Mary Mackenzie, will teach a simple method for developing empathy skills to help you experience deeper compassion, stronger connections, and more mutual understanding in your interactions. In 4 powerful...
Fundamentals of NVC

process, including Self Empathy (compassion for yourself), Empathy (compassion for others), and Speaking Your Truth (even when it's difficult to ask for what you really want). Keywords: Mary Mackenzie NVC fundamentals NVC basics multisession course empathy self empathy relationships compassion feelings needs requests observations captions searchable transcript
Embrace Positivity

something is hard, you miss out on the full experience and remove your sense of choice. In this video, Mary shares several benefits of positivity and lots of examples along the way. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie Positivity Marshall Rosenberg choice
Attending to Our Need for Love

the abilities of our loved ones to comply with our requests. Make a request of at least one person today in an attempt to meet your need for love. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: love request Mary Mackenzie
Four D's of Disconnection

Mary Mackenzie shares how Marshall Rosenberg's Four D's of Disconnection live in her. Join Mary and learn how you can reframe the 4 D's to enhance connection. 1. Diagnosis (judgment, analysis, criticism, comparison); 2. Denial of Responsibility; 3. Demand; 4. 'Deserve' oriented language. Keywords: integrating NVC diagnosis deserve denial demands needs Mary Mackenzie Marshall Rosenberg
Choosing Your Response

the moment. Today, be aware of the four options you have when you respond to someone, and consciously make your choice based on the needs you want to meet. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: choice blame reactivity empathy Mary Mackenzie
Love as a Feeling and a Need

we can feel love and meet our need for love at the same time. Notice when you feel love and when your need for love is met today and what caused this. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: love distinction Mary Mackenzie
When Someone Doesn’t Appreciate Our Honesty

By being honest, we can strengthen them. Be aware today of how your actions stimulate feelings in other people but are not the cause of their feelings. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: honesty conflict empathy Mary Mackenzie
Acknowleding that the Needs are the Same!

Have you ever found yourself passing judgment on a co-worker's seemingly disorganized desk? Mary Mackenzie's experience sheds light on the fact that she and her colleague with the "messy desk" shared a common need for order. Recognizing that our needs align can lead to a softening of judgments, creating space for connection, understanding, and harmony. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie needs connection...