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NVC Resources with Jim & Jori Manske


Conflict Evolution Policy

Conflict Evolution Policy

Conflict Evolution Policy

with Jim Manske
Article • 4 - 6 minutes • 
Article
4 - 6 minutes
This document is for organizations that want to integrate NVC. The intention is to use conflict as a stimulus to personal growth, more open and honest relationships, and life-affirming change. It mentions using NVC skills such as self connection, empathy, honesty, and requests (and protective use of force as last resort) to navigate the conflict with an intention of connection.
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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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Exercises For Transforming Rebellion

Exercises For Transforming Rebellion

Exercises For Transforming Rebellion

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 1-2 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
1-2 minutes
In these exercises, you'll transform your urge to rebel with punishment or reward. Punishing can include withholding love or other necessities, attacking verbally with insults or name calling (directly or with others), giving a "dirty look," or attacking physically. With these exercises you'll allow space for your urge. You'll also explore needs, benefits, consequences, and lternatives.
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Practices For Requesting

Practices For Requesting

Practices For Requesting

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 2 - 3 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
2 - 3 minutes
Practice making requests for feedback, clarity, and action. Opportunities for making requests might be when you expected something different from what you got, were treated undesirably, and noticed inner constriction or reactivity. Identify observations, feelings, and values to support finding the request. Ensure your request states what you want, is specific, names the present-tense action,...
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Reactions To Conflict Exercises

Reactions To Conflict Exercises

Reactions To Conflict Exercises

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 1 - 2 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
1 - 2 minutes
With these exercises you can practice identifying the reactions to conflict, such as fight, flight, freeze, the posture taken, what you see, hear, smell, touch taste and what needs are at play. They will also bring in curiosity about what next step may help. One of these exercises prompts you to journal some of these things this week.
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Exercise For Saying "No" And Staying Connected

Exercise For Saying "No" And Staying Connected

Exercise For Saying "No" And Staying Connected

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 1 - 2 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
1 - 2 minutes
Ever have a hard time saying "no" to someone, or feel obligated to say yes? Here's an exercise that can help you notice where you are placing yourself as someone who "has to" say yes; the needs in the other person making the request; what you want to say "yes" to (regarding your needs and theirs) by saying "no"; what prevents you from saying "yes"; plus your request and how you might express it.
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Engagement And Happiness

Engagement And Happiness

Engagement And Happiness

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 4 - 6 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
4 - 6 minutes
When we are completely involved in an activity for its own sake we are in engagement. Here, the ego falls away and time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one. Our whole being is involved, and we're using our skills to the utmost. Read on for activities that could stimulate engagement, a list of subjectively experienced elements of engagement and a...
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Transforming Complaint

Transforming Complaint

Transforming Complaint

with Jim & Jori Manske
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
Trainer Tip: NVC-based social change naturally emerges from “a certain kind of spirituality”, a quality of spiritual clarity. Intuitions and impulses arising from spiritual clarity are more likely to support sustainable systems. Read on for how to bring more of this in, and ways to transform your complaint into commitment.
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Connecting with Spiritual Clarity

Connecting with Spiritual Clarity

Connecting with Spiritual Clarity

with Jim Manske
Article • 2 - 3 minutes • 
Article
2 - 3 minutes
We can cultivate spiritual clarity through bringing attention to our intentions, mourning, gratitude, and the dynamic flow of feelings and needs. This can bring more autonomy, choice and liberate the energy of connection and contribution. We can also awaken our hearts to see the reality that our well-being is mutually interdependent. Read on for more.
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Emerging: Practicing Awareness of Emergence

Emerging: Practicing Awareness of Emergence

Emerging: Practicing Awareness of Emergence

with Jim & Jori Manske
Trainer Tip • 3 - 5 minutes • 
Trainer Tip
3 - 5 minutes
This exercise explains four stages of the "Need Cycle": Fulfilled, Emerging, Urgent, Satisfying. It asks us to consider, connect and identify needs, feelings and where we are in the Need Cycle. Then it prompts us to remain mindful of the need for sustenance as we move through the cycle, noticing the subtle shifts in your physical sensations and emotions.
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Observing: Practicing the distinction between "observation" and "observation mixed with evaluation"

Observing: Practicing the distinction between "observation" and "observation mixed with evaluation"

Observing: Practicing the distinction between "observation" and "observation mixed with evaluation"

with Jim & Jori Manske
Practice Exercise • 1 - 2 minutes • 
Practice Exercise
1 - 2 minutes
Recalling Krishnamurti, Marshall referred to the capability of distinguishing observation vs observation mixed with evaluation as "the highest form of human intelligence." Read on for an exercise to help practice the skill of observation in combination with mindful walking.
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