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The Tao of Empathy: Practicing the Presence of Empathy and Four Elements of Empathic Connection

The Tao of Empathy: Practicing the Presence of Empathy and Four Elements of Empathic Connection

The Tao of Empathy: Practicing the Presence of Empathy and Four Elements of Empathic Connection

with John Kinyon
Audio • 2 hours, 10 minutes • 
Audio
2 hours, 10 minutes
In this recorded telecourse, John Kinyon, world renowned CNVC Certified Trainer, offers an overview and practice with four elements of empathy – presence, understanding/meaning, need language and deepening into needs.
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Increasing Presence Through Observations

Increasing Presence Through Observations

Increasing Presence Through Observations

with John Kinyon
Practice Exercise • 00:26 hours:minutes • 
Practice Exercise
00:26 hours:minutes
John Kinyon leads participants through two Observation Exercises to strengthen their ability to be present. Through the exercises, John distinguishes the difference between feelings, which are emotions felt inside the body, and observations which are witness to our experience.
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W.A.I.T: Practices For Presence And Patience

W.A.I.T: Practices For Presence And Patience

W.A.I.T: Practices For Presence And Patience

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 2 - 3 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
2 - 3 minutes
With these practices make space before reacting to emotion or external stimulus. This can enable your capacity to respond from your self-connection to universally shared values. With practice you can create the capacity to temporarily put impulsiveness aside, in the service of connection with yourself and others, and in service of more informed and effective strategies.
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Embodying Compassion Exercise

Embodying Compassion Exercise

Embodying Compassion Exercise

with Robert Gonzales
Practice Exercise • 30 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
30 minutes
Grow your compassionate presence with this 3-process exercise. The processes include: Connecting to and feeling the Life Impulse meditation, Creating your own inner space of compassionate presence exercise, and the Compassionately Embracing visualization. These processes will guide you toward deeper self connection and compassionate presence.
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Five Core Practices For Meaningful Conversation

Five Core Practices For Meaningful Conversation

Five Core Practices For Meaningful Conversation

with Oren Jay Sofer
Article • 4 - 6 minutes • 
Article
4 - 6 minutes
If you’re interested in improving your relationships, advancing in your career, or enhancing your capacity for change in life in general, communication is a powerful lever. Presence, listening, bringing curiosity and care, focusing on what matters, and pausing with silence, are all key. Read on for five foundational and advanced core practices you can start using today to improve your...
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Practicing Unconditional Self-Acceptance When I Want Change

Practicing Unconditional Self-Acceptance When I Want Change

Practicing Unconditional Self-Acceptance When I Want Change

with Robert Gonzales
Audio • 8 minutes • 
Audio
8 minutes
In moments where we would like to see change, personal growth or spiritual transformation, rather than immediately acting to make a change, Robert suggests we practice unconditional self-acceptance through a spacious presence to our inner experience. Robert asks us to give our attention and spacious awareness to our own judgments, inner contractions, and other experiences we often regard as...
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Inviting Depth in Conversation

Inviting Depth in Conversation

Inviting Depth in Conversation

with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé
Article • 3 - 5 minutes • 
Article
3 - 5 minutes
Conversation can become more satisfying with depth. Depth is occurs when connection unfolds towards a depth of intimacy, presence, attunement, sensing -- and silent attentive connection where another is attentively seen and heard. Inviting this level of sharing in conversation relies on at least three major elements: attentive silence, the desire to connect and be known, and focus on present...
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What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Thousand Ways to Say, “I Love You”

What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Thousand Ways to Say, “I Love You”

What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Thousand Ways to Say, “I Love You”

with Dian Killian
Article • 6 - 9 minutes • 
Article
6 - 9 minutes
The impulse to say "I love you" is an opportunity to check-in both with our level of presence (eg. are we saying it by rote?) and also with what we really mean in that moment (eg. what are the needs and real purpose deep beneath the word "love"?). This can invite us to explore a deeper, more heartfelt way of communicating and being...
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Learning the Practice of Being in Empathy (2 Session Course)

Learning the Practice of Being in Empathy (2 Session Course)

Learning the Practice of Being in Empathy (2 Session Course)

with Mary Mackenzie and Raj Gill
Audio • 2 hours, 29 minutes • 
Audio
2 hours, 29 minutes
Join CNVC Certified Trainers, Raj Gill and Mary Mackenzie as they explore the Nonviolent Communication process of Empathy. This audio will support people with a basic understanding of Nonviolent Communication who want to deepen their ability for empathic presence.
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Transforming Anger: The Enemy Image Process and Learning/Growth Spiral

Transforming Anger: The Enemy Image Process and Learning/Growth Spiral

Transforming Anger: The Enemy Image Process and Learning/Growth Spiral

with John Kinyon
Audio • 1 hour, 11 minutes • 
Audio
1 hour, 11 minutes
Transforming anger is a key practice for returning to conscious presence and connection with self and others when triggered into a reaction. Join John Kinyon to learn this essential life skill through the Enemy Image Process and Learning/Growth Spiral.
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