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  • How Submission and Rebellion Erode Goodwill

    when you say no, are you saying it genuinely or out of rebellion? Marshall Rosenberg calls this a loss or erosion of goodwill which can destroy or undermine relationships. In this video, Rachelle Lamb shares how submission and rebellion in communication can diminish your power. Keywords: Rachelle Lamb submission rebellion Marshall Rosenberg resentment diagnosis disconnection denial demands...

  • You Ask too Many Questions!!

    our revealing and our withholding impacts our relationships with others and with ourselves. Read this article Keywords: question conflict reactivity power defensive accusation fear of intimacy Rachelle Lamb

  • What Is An Observation In NVC?

    underwrite exploitation, violence, “othering”, etc. Instead, describe specific words and actions that a camera would record. Read this article Keywords: observation memory culture war conflict Rachelle Lamb

  • Conversations about Death

    it may be confusing and disheartening. How do you get them to speak when they don't want to? In this session, we will explore different approaches to navigating this tricky terrain. Keywords: Rachelle Lamb death dying honesty hard to hear messages scary honesty conversation conversation preparation

  • Paying Attention In Troubled Times

    Let’s be compassionate. Let’s pay attention. See this article Keywords: attention discernment Stress Personal development Self sufficiency Society World crisis Societal critique COVID-19 Rachelle Lamb

  • The Four Responses Exercise Cards

    4 different ways of responding to hard to hear messages. Become aware of the way you habitually respond to stimulus and develop skills to respond with empathy and express honestly. Keywords: Rachelle Lamb Dialogue preparation conversation preparation learning tool NVC mechanics practice roleplay Practice Groups facilitation facilitator response NVC consciousness triggers

  • Why Do I Feel Depressed?

    status quo myths questioning NVC culture misconceptions NVC myth cultural narrative societal influence personal and political personal & political coping strategy depression being good meaning Rachelle Lamb

  • The Shadow Side of Autonomy

    status quo relationship blocks care for the whole earth sustainability planetary sustainability interdependence self centered anthropocentric human centered questioning the status quo selfish Rachelle Lamb

  • Don't Take It Personally

    for impact judgement consideration hearing needs hard to hear messages interconnectedness responding relationally closed heart open heart questioning NVC responsiveness universal human needs Rachelle Lamb

  • Marshall Rosenberg's Vision of Social Change

    In this moving reflection, Rachelle Lamb honors Marshall Rosenberg’s true vision for Nonviolent Communication—not just as a tool for personal transformation, but as a catalyst for deep social change. She reminds us that inner work alone is not enough in a world facing ecological collapse, rising suicide rates, and widespread displacement. Quoting Rosenberg, she calls on us to remember that our...

  • Can Needs Be Harmful?

    Keywords: needs conditioning interdependence questioning NVC shared responsibility shared needs planetary sustainability enough sufficiency exercises/practices universal human needs Rachelle Lamb Can Needs Be Harmful?

  • Compassion

    receptivity ineffective NVC relationship blocks resistance hard to hear messages social responsibility society care for the whole receiving feedback questioning the status quo silent empathy Rachelle Lamb

  • Unappreciated is NOT a Feeling

    feelings so you can minimize defensiveness in others and facilitate connection. Keywords: consciousness feelings OFNR feelings awareness unappreciated judged disrespected offended manipulated Rachelle Lamb

  • Making the Most of Meetings

    boost meeting productivity and efficiency with NVC. Read this article Keywords: core beliefs honesty needs presence requests leadership workplace authenticity vision values meetings Rachelle Lamb


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