Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Important Conversations
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Important Conversations
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Important Conversations
Article
5 - 8 minutes
11/2019
What's my intention? What needs am I trying to meet? What do I want the other person to know or understand? How can I say it in a way they are most likely to hear? These are four questions we can use in preparation for an important conversation. Read on for more on this, plus four accompanying practices.
Don’t Assume You Know What Other People Need
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
05/05/2022
Trainer Tip: Sometimes when we look to fix someone's problems we think we're doing it to make them feel better, but in reality we are uncomfortable and we want to feel better. Instead of assuming you know what their problem is or what they need, listen deeply. Your listening presence can bring relief to the both of you and provide additional opportunities for healing. And along the way they may find their own way to a solution.
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.
Thrive at Work
Audio
1 hour, 8 minutes
7/8/2018
Many of us check our full selves at the door when entering our workplace. Would you like to learn how to apply NVC principles at work instead? In this session, Jeff details how you can step into greater authenticity at work!
Loving Our Role as Parent
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip: When we love a child there's a contribution we can provide in helping them go their own way successfully, in big ways and small.
How do I bring NVC into a job that isn't suited for NVC?
How do I bring NVC into a job that isn't suited for NVC?
How do I bring NVC into a job that isn't suited for NVC?
Video
5 minutes
05/19/2016
What if you work in construction or someplace that you are concerned would not to be open to bringing in Nonviolent Communication(NVC)? The answer depends on what you mean when you say, "Bring NVC into business."
Moralistic Judgments
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer tip: When we express moralistic judgments we are implying that other people are wrong or bad because they don’t act in ways that are in harmony with our values. Judging the situation or people can create distance and hurt. Instead, we can express our needs and how we're affected, bringing greater connection and healing. Today, notice how often you judge, and how you feel when you judge.
Getting Stuck Arguments Unstuck
Article
3-5 minutes
8/2018
Some arguments stay stuck because each person thinks it's about the content of the argument, rather than the needs each person is attempting to protect. When the needs get attached to the strategies a "no way out" scenario gets created. Instead, fully step into one another's worlds and connect to the feelings and needs behind the strategy each party is putting forth. Read on for six elements to creating empathic connection.
Empathy – Not Empathy
Learning Tool
2 - 3 minutes
6/2019
This handout defines and contrasts "empathy" alongside "responses may meet needs, but are not empathy" (such as advice, correcting, consoling, etc).
Baby Giraffes: NVC Parenting of Children Under 5 (3 Session Course)
Baby Giraffes: NVC Parenting of Children Under 5 (3 Session Course)
Baby Giraffes: NVC Parenting of Children Under 5 (3 Session Course)
Audio
3 hours, 26 minutes
02/2010
This 3-part telecourse recording explores what it means to practice “power with” parenting with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Ingrid has been teaching and writing about very young children for a decade and has a special passion for this age range.