You Suck At Conflict
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
05/30/2022
Avoiding conflict is an even greater issue than having conflict. Not being as competent at conflict we avoid it. And in many cases that creates more conflict. Conflict is inevitable because we have different perspectives. Conflict is not bad. It is an opportunity for increased connection, intimacy, joy, and creative win-win solutions. Instead of avoiding conflict, we can work on increasing our skill in handling conflict.
Sitting With Not Knowing: Embracing the Heart of Nonviolent Communication
Sitting With Not Knowing: Embracing the Heart of Nonviolent Communication
Sitting With Not Knowing: Embracing the Heart of Nonviolent Communication
Article
3 - 5 minutes
7/2017
Sitting with not knowing is an NVC skill because its the opposite of reactivity. In our haste to find relief from the discomfort of not knowing, we often become defensive, jump to conclusions, and blame and criticize others. Sitting with not knowing requires us to suspend our distrust, tolerate fear and uncertainty - creating space within us. NVC provides a way forward to enter into a space of wonder, possibility, and creativity.
Some Ideas for Using the Feelings & Needs Cards
Practice Exercise
4 - 6 minutes
1/2010
This guide features three activities that use feelings and needs cards: two verions of "Feelings and Needs Poker" and one for "Self-Empathy". Great for practicing alone, with a partner, or in a group.
Celebrating Love
Audio
45 minutes
08/27/2016
Celebrate love with Rodger Sorrow! Listen in as Rodger discusses a range of topics such as defining love, religion and love, and how to handle unloving responses.
Create a Flourishing Life with Gratitude
Audio
28 minutes
10/2011
Join CNVC Certified Trainer Jori Manske in an exploration of how gratitude can enable you to remain more present moment to moment, thus enabling you to flourish in your life!
Developing Compassion for Humans, Animals and All Life (4 Session Course)
Developing Compassion for Humans, Animals and All Life (4 Session Course)
Developing Compassion for Humans, Animals and All Life (4 Session Course)
Audio
5 - 7 hours
07/10/2012
Join LoraKim Joyner to investigate how merging science, the social and emotional intelligence of humans, animals and other species and Nonviolent Communication can bring a greater sense of belonging and wholeness to your life, and care and justice to the lives of others.
Self-Empathy: A Unique Approach
Video
22 minutes
05/2011
Watch this video with CNVC Certified Trainer Jim Manske to explore the practice of Self-Empathy through a different lens. Included is a unique four-step Self-Empathy process that culminates in a focus of gratitude.
The Highest Leverage For Effective Meetings
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
05/30/2022
The highest leverage point for effective meetings is preparing with self inquiry. Before saying something, we can ask ourselves about who this is serving, what needs it serves to say it, if there is a request we want to make, how to make the request actionable, and more. If more people at meetings do this, it can reduce the overall number of tangents we experience at meetings.
On Love and Empathy
Trainer Tip
5 minutes
Circa 2007
Ask the Trainer: Is there any difference between the concept or experience of "love" and that of "empathy?"
Five Core Principles of Living Compassion and the Relationship of Needs to Spirituality
Five Core Principles of Living Compassion and the Relationship of Needs to Spirituality
Five Core Principles of Living Compassion and the Relationship of Needs to Spirituality
Audio
8 minutes
10/09/2013
Listen to Robert describe the five core principles of Living Compassion and the relationship of needs to spirituality. Great material for reflection and reference!