What is Nonviolent Communication?
Everyone has their own definition of NVC. This post shares a definition given by the founder of NVC, Marshall Rosenberg, in 2005.
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August 16, 2022
Too many tabs distracting you?
As a coach, I find a lot of my clients are suffering from tabitis - They have way too many browser tabs open and distracting them. Here is a pretty simple five step plan to get your tabs totally under control and to gain much more focus when on your computer.
January 28, 2022
Emanating love – the horse story
What kind of energy would you need to emanate to attract animals in nature to you? This is a story of a profound nature connection I experienced, and how attracting wild animals connects to Nonviolent Communication.
November 22, 2021
Violent phrases in everyday speech
We have many common phrases that can be considered violent and not trauma aware. This is an exploration of some of those phrases, including one frequently used in NVC, which I though was being considerate, and now no longer use.
November 14, 2021
I’ve got a hat!
I have been sharing a party game for over 20 years, which I just realized had some important lessons about normative group dynamics. I explained the game and what I had realized in an NVC group today, and several people asked for the instructions.
November 13, 2021
Don’t forget the ice!
This represents a pattern in speech that I learned about from Neuolinguistic Programming as a young teenager. I think it's probably the most common and easiest to avoid blocker to getting our needs met in all of the English language!
November 6, 2021
This NVC practice group sounds scammy
A post of mine on Facebook about my desire to start an NVC practice group got some negative responses. How should I respond? I looked at it as an opportunity to show what the practice group is all about!
November 5, 2021
Why would they do that?
Ever have a judgemental thought about someone? For decades I've played a simple mental game with myself to help me shift those thoughts into compassionate curiosity. My NVC assessor found it to be a great contribution. Want to play the game?
October 18, 2021
The value of core needs
In a class, the concept of core needs came up and different definitions came up. I shared how I see and use core needs and it resonated with people. Here I explore that in more detail and what it all has to do with the Santa Clause movie.
October 11, 2021
The spirituality of NVC, à la TV’s Lucifer
The spiritual side of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is important enough to the community that writing about it is part of the process to be considered as a trainer. This is my take on NVC spirituality, based on the television series, Lucifer.
October 4, 2021