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Key Differentiations in Nonviolent Communication

Veteran CNVC Certified Trainer, Sylvia Haskvitz, reviews the key distinctions (sometimes referred to as the key differentiations) in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Listen to this audio to deepen your NVC consciousness and skills through differentiating "giraffe" concepts, themes and habits from "jackal" concepts, themes and habits. This audio is recommended for people new to the NVC process or...
The Freedom of Committing to a Path

In June, 1996, I had an epiphany. In a motel room in Indiana, the night before returning home from a solo camping trip in Michigan and Canada, I discovered how much I had lost in my life because of so fiercely protecting myself. Up until that day, bringing forth my vulnerable self was to be avoided at all costs, which kept me numb much of the time, disconnected from myself and from much of...
The Powers No One Can Take Away From Us

We can choose our stories of interpretation, and how to respond. And while stories of self-sufficiency can (to a degree) give us more influence over our own lives, they don't erase oppression, war, nor climate change. When stories omit a lens that includes impacts of interdependence, oppression, and structural inequities, stories can also keep us disconnected and blocked from compassion for...
NVC Mingle

NVC Mingle is a fun group exercise to practice NVC principles and create quick connections with others. Instructions: Ask everyone to walk around the room in a random pattern, with everyone chanting "Mingle, mingle, ming-GULL" (to a Latin rhythm). Blow the whistle, and tell them to form groups of 3's (or 4's, depending on group size). Name a topic (see below) for the group members to share with...
Comparing Ourselves to Others

improve your own looks. Or better still, enjoy her beauty and enjoy what you think is beautiful about yourself. The more you avoid making comparisons, the more likely you are to create greater connections with others. Be aware of the comparisons you make today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: evaluation...
Feelings and Needs Reference Guide

daily life. By embracing the principles of feelings and needs, we pave the way for a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. Through this understanding, we can foster harmonious connections, navigate conflicts with grace, and embark on a journey towards a life filled with fulfillment and meaningful relationships. Read this guide Keywords: NVC basics Feelings Needs Universal Human...
Replacing Blame With Compassion For Impact

Blame is a misguided habit used to avoid pain and suffering, offering only a momentary distraction and oversimplifies complex histories. It also disconnects us from choice and agency, blocks us from discovering more about ourselves and others, and can keep us from having compassionate, self responsible conversations. Instead, we can practice speaking in terms of impact and notice our experience...
Increasing Presence Through Observations

you to develop a more direct and intimate perception of your world. Observation Exercise 2 offers you the practice of being the witness, observing your inner thoughts to develop clarity and connection with self, developing your inner observational skills. Keywords: exercises/practices feelings observation presence observation skills John Kinyon
Fearless Loving and Living

Panic, Scarcity, Stress, Nervousness and Angst Finding and sustaining your Fearless Home Frequency Keywords: Kelly Bryson consciousness core beliefs exercises/practices expression honesty connection dialogue inspiration love trust values relationships honest expression truth intimacy transparency fear
Expressing and Receiving No in NVC Consciousness

when we don’t have a “yes” to give someone else. Listen as John works with participants' real life situations, demonstrating how to give and receive a "no" from a consciousness of interpersonal connection. Keywords: demands empathy feelings needs presence requests self empathy compassion self compassion conflict resolution relationships authenticity vulnerability enemy images intensity triggers...