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  1. Getting Started

    Getting Started

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 3/5/2022

    Trainer Tip: Identify one goal and take one small step toward achieving it today. It doesn’t matter how much or how often. The reward is in taking the first step, and then the second and third until you’ve attained your goal.

  2. In Yoram’s 2021 course, participants delved deeper into their NVC practice so they were better prepared to meet conflict head-on. In this 5-session series, Yoram explores: the power of empathy to change the trajectory of heated conversations embracing the internal conflicts of the different parts of ourselves how to approach differing views peacefully the use of NVC to help let go of judgments how to confidently ask for what you want

  3. Faux Feelings (Judgements) Handouts and Cards

    Faux Feelings (Judgements) Handouts and Cards

    Katrina Vaillancourt

    Learning Tools · 5 - 7 minutes · 12/1/2024

    We typically think of certain words as feelings when they can be judgements (eg. “abandoned”). Hidden within evaluative/judgement words are true feelings and needs (eg. if we think we’re abandoned we may feel lonely or hurt, and want togetherness or belonging). With this handout discover more hidden feelings and needs within the judgements that sound like feelings. Then download the card deck to further practice and learn.
  4. You Sound Like a Therapist!

    You Sound Like a Therapist!

    Miki Kashtan

    Video · 6 minutes · 06/07/2011

    CNVC Certified Trainer Miki Kashtan explains how using OFNR or "Classic NVC" is for practice, not real life situations.

  5. Learning How to Listen

    Learning How to Listen

    Oren Jay Sofer

    Articles · 3 - 5 minutes · 4/11/2019

    Listening is a cornerstone of dialogue and a powerful metaphor for spiritual practice. When we’re willing and able to listen, we open a conduit that allows connection and understanding to happen.

  6. Curiosity, The Art of Waiting, and Finding Peace

    Curiosity, The Art of Waiting, and Finding Peace

    Dian Killian

    Articles · 7 - 11 minutes · 4/5/2019

    Sitting with uncertainty can be very uncomfortable and evoke anxiety. Or it can be a practice that brings in the curiosity and inner spaciousness that allows for creative solutions to emerge, and that help us to relax our attachment to outcomes.  Here's a closer look...

  7. NVC Life Hacks 7

    NVC Life Hacks 7

    Facilitation

    Shantigarbha Warren

    Video · 3 minutes · 09/25/2018

    Leading an Nonviolent Communication workshop is a good way to learn and practice NVC skills. Here are Shantigrabha and Gesine's seven top tips for facilitators.

  8. The Illusion of Conflicting Needs

    The Illusion of Conflicting Needs

    Robert Gonzales

    Practice Exercises · 30 minutes · 9/8/2019

    This exercise will help you resolve situations in which you have two needs which seem to be in conflict with each other, transforming inner conflict into peace.

  9. 10 Steps to Peace

    10 Steps to Peace

    Gary Baran

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 4/19/2019

    Gary Baran offers 10 things we can do to contribute to internal, interpersonal, and organizational peace...

  10. Using an Anchor in Self-Empathy

    Using an Anchor in Self-Empathy

    Elia Lowe-Chardé

    Articles · 5 - 8 minutes · 7/7/2019

    An anchor awakens parts of you that can access a bigger perspective. Also, it can reduce your reactivity, increase conscious relating, and support self-compassion. An anchor helps you get a little bit bigger than the reactivity you are experiencing so that you can access a wiser discernment. It is simple, and can be done anytime and anywhere. Learn to direct your attention to develop your anchor in self-empathy.

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