NVC Resources on Giraffe & Jackal

Key Differentiations in Nonviolent Communication

Audio • 1 hour

Beginner Skill Level
Audio
1 hour

Veteran CNVC Certified Trainer, Sylvia Haskvitz, reviews the key distinctions (sometimes referred to as the key differentiations) in Nonviolent Communication.

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Four Ways to Respond to a "Jackal" Message

with Liv Monroe

Video • 13 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
13 minutes

In this lively video, veteran trainer, Liv Monroe, introduces the NVC mascots of jackal and giraffe by detailing what they represent and how they are used to teach NVC dialogue to others. Many examples of jackal expression are used throughout the video.

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Developing Discernment

with Jim & Jori Manske

Audio • 43 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Audio
43 minutes

Listen to Jim and Jori Manske share their understanding of discernment to gain clarity, insight, and wisdom for making life-serving distinctions and choices.

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Living NVC

with Carol Chase and Mair Alight

Video • 1 hour

Beginner Skill Level
Video
1 hour

Mair Alight and Carol Chase show, through their interaction with each other, a living model of how NVC deepens friendships. They also provide information on why giraffes and jackals were originally chosen as the NVC mascots.

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Nonviolent Communication Circle of Life

with Christine King and Jean Morrison

Learning Tool • N/A

Introductory Skill Level
Learning Tool
N/A

The NVC Circle of Life is a mandala illustrating the process and consciousness of Nonviolent Communication. Mandala literally means "sacred circle" and symbolizes wholeness, balance and harmony.

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Embracing Jackal Thoughts

with Liv Larsson and Miki Kashtan

Trainer Tip • 2 - 3 minutes

Intermediate Skill Level
Trainer Tip
2 - 3 minutes

Ask the Trainer: "In trainings I say our jackals are thoughts and now I've come to wonder if all thoughts are jackals...?"

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Speaking Classical Giraffe

with Jeff Brown

Trainer Tip • 3 - 5 minutes

Intermediate Skill Level
Trainer Tip
3 - 5 minutes

Ask the Trainer: "At one point in my practice, it was brought to my attention that some people find the use of 'formal NVC' off-putting, or mechanical. Do you have any input or insight into this?"

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Four Types of Feedback

with Jim & Jori Manske

Trainer Tip • 2 - 3 minutes

Intermediate Skill Level
Trainer Tip
2 - 3 minutes

An exploration of four types of feedback: destructive criticism, constructive criticism, feedback by demonstration and dialogue.

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Parenting Series: When Your Child Only Has “No” for an Answer

with Inbal Kashtan

Video • 8 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
8 minutes

In this video download, expert parent trainer and author of Parenting From Your Heart, Inbal Kashtan responds to the age-old question: "Why do children do things to annoy parents?"

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Group Feedback

with Sylvia Haskvitz

Trainer Tip • 2 - 3 minutes

Advanced Skill Level
Trainer Tip
2 - 3 minutes

Ask the Trainer: "I'm part of a small, self-led NVC group that's been working together for almost two years. We are experiencing some growing pains in that we're still not certain how and under what circumstances to make requests, especially negative ones."

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Honest Expression: Expressing Needs Clearly, Honestly and Compassionately

with Mary Mackenzie and Mark Schultz

Video • 29 minutes

Introductory Skill Level
Video
29 minutes

Mary explains the value of expressing ourselves honestly. Watch as Mary uses the 4-step Nonviolent Communication process to express needs clearly, honestly and compassionately. She follows with concrete examples to help you anchor your learning process to deepen your authenticity and honest expression skills.

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Introduction to Using NVC in Parenting

with Inbal Kashtan

Video • 38 minutes

Introductory Skill Level
Video
38 minutes

In this brief video, CNVC Certified Trainer and founder of the CNVC Parenting Project, Inbal Kashtan, offers a succinct and insightful overview for using Nonviolent Communication in your parenting role.

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Connected Parenting: Everyone's Needs Matter

with Inbal Kashtan

Audio • 4 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Audio
4 minutes

In this brief audio snippet, CNVC Certified Trainer and founder of the CNVC Parenting Project, Inbal Kashtan, offers a profound insight that can change how we see and relate to our children.

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Looking at Anger from an NVC Perspective

with Wes Taylor

Video • 11 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
11 minutes

In this vintage 1999 video, CNVC Certified Trainer, Wes Taylor leads a group of young people in a lively discussion on working with anger.

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Conflict Improv: Mom Won’t Stop Bugging Me

with Christine King, Jean Morrison and Kelly Bryson

Video • 22 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
22 minutes

In this poignant video, Jean Morrison and Christine King enact a role play that is posed by a participant. Christine plays the mother who asks, "Are you dating anyone?"

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Conflict Improv: A Mother and Son Negotiation

with Jean Morrison and Kelly Bryson

Video • 15 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
15 minutes

In this role play, Jean Morrison plays a mother who is asking her son to vacuum the house and he is objecting. She enacts the role first using "jackal" language and then again using Nonviolent Communication.

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Conflict Improv: Connecting with Kids

with Christine King, Jean Morrison and Kelly Bryson

Video • 9 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
9 minutes

In this upbeat video, CNVC Certified Trainers Kelly Bryson, Christine King and Jean Morrison enact two role plays that involve a triggered adult interacting with a young student and a teacher who has just witnessed an unpleasant interaction between two students.

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Conflict Improv: Returning the Flaky Olive Oil

with Christine King, Jean Morrison and Kelly Bryson

Video • 15 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
15 minutes

Using an example from a participant, the trainers engage in a role play to explore how to stay in your heart even when being perceived as a difficult customer by store employees.

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Conflict Improv: “I’m Bored”

with Christine King and Kelly Bryson

Video • 11 minutes

Beginner Skill Level
Video
11 minutes

In this amusing and inspiring video, CNVC Certified Trainers Kelly Bryson and Christine King engage in a role play about a parent talking to a seven year old daughter who is feeling bored.

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Introductory Skill Level
Video
28 minutes

Watch this vintage video from 1993, as Dr. Rosenberg works with two participants to heal interpersonal relationship issues.

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NVC Resources on Giraffe & Jackal