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Making Requests for Respect

with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé

Beginner Skill Level • Article • Read time: 3 - 5 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Article
Read time: 3 - 5 minutes

When asking for respect it helps to first get clear about your interpretations of other's behavior. You can do this by asking about the other's intentions before believing your thoughts. You can also make a clear request for what specifically you want to see happen instead. Read on for more.

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Love in the Time of COVID-19

with Miki Kashtan

All Skill Levels • Article • Read time: 7 - 11 minutes

All Skill Levels
Article
Read time: 7 - 11 minutes

Love keeps the thread of connection intact in times when all around us we see the human fabric becoming threadbare. When we dig deep with love into guessing what others care about that had given rise to their actions, it changes us. It brings us closer to understanding the incomprehensible -- and closer to vision, imagination, humility, curiosity, commonality, and loving action. Read on for more on applying this to people we deem "conspiracy theorists", and those who are on the other end of the political divide.

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Overcoming Insecurity in Friendships

with Mary Mackenzie

Introductory Skill Level • Trainer Tip • Read time: 1-2 minutes

Introductory Skill Level
Trainer Tip
Read time: 1-2 minutes

Instead of wondering, invest time today to ask at least one friend your friendship enhances her life. Such clarification can deepen the connection.

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Using Role Plays for Sharing NVC (complete course)

with Miki Kashtan

Intermediate Skill Level • Audio • 3 - 4 hours

Intermediate Skill Level
Audio
3 - 4 hours

You've probably witnessed and participated in role plays that were powerful tools for inspiration, integration, or healing. You've likely also been in contexts where role plays fell flat, leaving people frustrated, confused, or disengaged. If you're sharing NVC with others – or are envisioning yourself going there in the future – you'll want to take this class, where the focus is on how to increase the chances of having role plays that serve a clear purpose, engage an entire group, and support the deepest learning possible for all.

The first session of this course is available for all to listen to and enjoy.

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3 Key Principles for Successful Needs Based Negotiation

with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé

Beginner Skill Level • Article • Read time: 5-7 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Article
Read time: 5-7 minutes

There are many layers of consciousness, knowledge, and skill that contribute to a successful negotiation. A successful negotiation is one where honor and connection lead to a way forward, and leads to a plan of action that considers and meets everyone's needs in that situation. Read on for three fundamental principles that help with successful needs-based negotiation.

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Martin Luther King Jr: Seeing the Redeeming Qualities in Others

with Eddie Zacapa

All Skill Levels • Article • Read time: 3 - 5 minutes

All Skill Levels
Article
Read time: 3 - 5 minutes

For us to open the door to seemlingly impossible societal changes, we need to find and transform enemy images in order to influence and collaborate with those who seem to be standing in our way. Here's an anecdote to show that this is what lead to Martin Luther King Jr's success in creating social change.

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A Focus on Needs

with Mary Mackenzie

Introductory Skill Level • Trainer Tip • Read time: 1-2 minutes

Introductory Skill Level
Trainer Tip
Read time: 1-2 minutes

There are endless ways to meet our needs. Conflict occurs when we argue over strategies. When we actively value everyone’s needs, we foster openness and deeper connection in our relationships. Today look for opportunities to focus on needs in order to resolve an issue with at least one person.

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Taking on the World: How to Become a Change Agent (Complete Course)

with Miki Kashtan

Intermediate Skill Level • Audio • 14 - 18 hours

Intermediate Skill Level
Audio
14 - 18 hours

Are you eager to translate your vision of a world where everyone’s needs matter into a tangible reality? Do you long to discover your unique role in responding to the challenges of our times? If, so join Miki for 12 sessions that will propel you on your way!

The first session of this course is free for all to enjoy.

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Free Your Heart From the "Difficult" Person

with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé

Beginner Skill Level • Article • Read time: 6-9 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Article
Read time: 6-9 minutes

Reacting is deciding what to do based on what someone else does. Responding is deciding what to do based on your own needs and values. When someone isn't responding the way you want, and you want to respond in a way that embodies your values, with warmth and patience, examine your reactions. Ask yourself how you can access compassion and action that contributes to the well-being of all.

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Parenting and Anger: Walking the Ultimate Path to Peace (Complete Course)

with John Kinyon, Stephanie Bachmann Mattei

Intermediate Skill Level • Audio • 6 - 8 hours

Intermediate Skill Level
Audio
6 - 8 hours

John and Stephanie combine mediating conflict, parenting and study of brain science to this ground-breaking course recording on how to funnel your anger and your child’s anger toward mutual caring and peace.

The first session of this course is available for all to listen to and enjoy.

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