Creating Peace and Change: A Multi-Level Approach
Article
12 - 18 minutes
1/2018
Why does NVC practice, and NVC training/coaching, appear to be not enough to bridge divides between people? This article takes a look at the trickle down effect of our societal conditioning, what we can add to our NVC lense, and what we can do "upstream" when NVC doesn't seem to be enough. Additionally, the article talks about unseen constraints that men, women and minority groups face in organizational settings...
Self-Connection Exercise for Well Being and Interconnectedness
Self-Connection Exercise for Well Being and Interconnectedness
Self-Connection Exercise for Well Being and Interconnectedness
Audio
6 minutes
11/03/2010
Jim leads a self-connection exercise focused on how our lives are interwoven with people we love, acquaintances, people unknown to us, and even those who have come before us or will come after us.
Change Your Response to Conflict — Change Your Life (4 Session Course)
Change Your Response to Conflict — Change Your Life (4 Session Course)
Change Your Response to Conflict — Change Your Life (4 Session Course)
Audio
5 hours, 12 minutes
02/26/2013
Listen to this introductory 4-session Mediate Your Life telecourse recording to change your response to conflict and change your life.
Using Therapeutic Communication to Connect with Patients
Using Therapeutic Communication to Connect with Patients
Using Therapeutic Communication to Connect with Patients
Article
7 - 10 minutes
2004
"I was taught in Nursing School that when someone expressed a feeling to reflect it back. I tried this technique in the room of a patient who had just received a diagnosis of cancer."
Nonviolent Communication Circle of Life
Learning Tool
N/A
01/2010
The NVC Circle of Life is a mandala illustrating the process and consciousness of Nonviolent Communication. Mandala literally means "sacred circle" and symbolizes wholeness, balance and harmony.
Conflict Improv: A Mother and Son Negotiation
Video
15 minutes
Circa 2008
In this role play, Jean Morrison plays a mother who is asking her son to vacuum the house and he is objecting. She enacts the role first using "jackal" language and then again using Nonviolent Communication.
Receiving Appreciation
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip: Acknowledge that the person’s life has been affected by your actions and enjoy the feeling of warmth you have when you contribute to a life. Try verbally acknowledging how you feel when you hear that you have enhanced her life.
Distinguishing Life-Serving Boundaries From Requests
Distinguishing Life-Serving Boundaries From Requests
Distinguishing Life-Serving Boundaries From Requests
Article
3-5 minutes
05/2020
For effective dialogue clarify your needs, boundaries, and requests beforehand. Setting boundaries is telling someone what you're going to do in order to meet or protect needs for yourself or others. Whereas with requests, even if you have preferences, you still hold open curiosity about strategies to collaborate with others in meeting needs. Read on for more.
Self Connection in the Turbulent Times of COVID-19
Self Connection in the Turbulent Times of COVID-19
Self Connection in the Turbulent Times of COVID-19
Article
4 - 6 minutes
03/2020
Read on for a demonstration of self empathy -- all generated within the context of both the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes to Bridget's life that have arisen as a result.
Fearless Loving and Living (4 Session Course)
Audio
6 - 8 hours
05/04/2011