NVC Resources on Inspiration

Is NVC Always, in the End, “Just One-on-One”?

Trainer Tip • 3-5 minutes •

Trainer Tip
3-5 minutes

Ask the Trainer: "Can you share stories of transforming group conflict, or is NVC strictly intended for 'one-on-one' work?"

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The Value of Transparency

with Kelly Bryson

Audio • 5 minutes •

Audio
5 minutes

In this inspiring audio, Kelly discusses the true value of transparency and "truth." He defines truth as the whole truth, including our inner experience; this could also be called self transparency.

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The Price of Nice

with Kelly Bryson

Article • 12 - 16 minutes •

Article
12 - 16 minutes

Have you been nice? Well then you must be enjoying the reward: depression, intermittent explosiveness, job meaninglessness, ambiguous anxiety, low resentment and subtle self hate. The antidotes: honesty, passion and compassion.

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The Living Energy of Needs

with Susan Skye

Video • 32 minutes •

Video
32 minutes

In this interactive video, Susan Skye helps you unlearn existing, negative associations with the term "needs" to instead build a new association grounded in your natural state of compassion.

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Intrinsic Need for Respect

with Susan Skye

Audio • 13 minutes •

Audio
13 minutes

In this short but profound audio, Susan Skye unpacks the various ways one may view (and experience) the need for respect. By deepening your understanding of respect, you will enjoy greater choice and clarity in your own experience of respect and in making a request of others.

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Connecting with Someone Who Has Cancer

with Godfrey Spencer

Trainer Tip • 6 minutes •

Trainer Tip
6 minutes

Ask the Trainer: I feel overwhelmed thinking of writing to someone with cancer. What can I do?

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Using Therapeutic Communication to Connect with Patients

with Melanie Sears

Article • 7 - 10 minutes •

Article
7 - 10 minutes

"I was taught in Nursing School that when someone expressed a feeling to reflect it back. I tried this technique in the room of a patient who had just received a diagnosis of cancer."

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Empathy: An In-depth Study

with Sylvia Haskvitz

Audio • 23 minutes •

Audio
23 minutes

In this audio recording, Sylvia Haskvitz, veteran CNVC Certified Trainer, offers an in-depth discussion of the Nonviolent Communication process of empathy.

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The Book of Love: Bringing You Closer to Your Lover

with Shantigarbha Warren

Trainer Tip • 1-2 minutes •

Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes

Trainer Tip: Could you tell me something I do that meets your need for love?

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It Takes a Community to Raise a Relationship

with Eric Bowers

Article • 5 - 8 minutes •

Article
5 - 8 minutes

Using his own life experience, Eric explores why we need support from others, what support might look like, and what blocks us from asking for support for our relationships.

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Using Conflict to Reflect on Fulfilling My Needs

with Eric Bowers

Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes •

Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes

Trainer Tip: When I have conflict in my life with someone, especially recurring conflict, I like to find out what the conflict is showing me about myself.

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Extreme Gratitude

with Eric Bowers

Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes •

Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes

Trainer Tip: When I am in resistance to what is happening in my life, when I'm having a very difficult time enjoying or just being with what is occurring, I like to offer up my gratitude.

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Growing Intimacy and Expanding Love

with Kelly Bryson

Audio • 49 minutes •

Audio
49 minutes

Do you crave greater intimacy with your partner? Wish you had more ease for asking for what you want? Join relationship expert, Kelly Bryson in learning practical tips for building intimacy with your partner.

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Stop Suffering

with Kelly Bryson

Audio • 15 minutes •

Audio
15 minutes

In this inspiring audio, Kelly Bryson, veteran CNVC Certified Trainer and author of many NVC books and articles, explores the importance of setting a clear intention and then clarifies the difference between pain and suffering.

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Speaking Classical Giraffe

with Jeff Brown

Trainer Tip • 3 - 5 minutes •

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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Self-Empathy: A Unique Approach

with Jim & Jori Manske

Video • 22 minutes •

Video
22 minutes

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.

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A Strong Man: A Children’s Story

with Leo Sofer

Audio • 6 minutes •

Audio
6 minutes

Listen to this captivating story by Leo Sofer. A strong blacksmith comes to the aid of a little girl when she needs protecting. But can he protect her from the harsh words she speaks to herself inside her head?

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An Introduction to Self-Empathy and Focusing

with Gina Cenciose

Video • 25 minutes •

Video
25 minutes

In this brief video, CNVC Certified Trainer and Inner Relationship Focusing Guide and teacher, Gina Cenciose, teaches that our inner relationship is the basis for both Focusing and NVC work.

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The Ogre and the Water of Life

with Leo Sofer

Audio • 48 minutes •

Audio
48 minutes

Listen to three interwoven tales of love, vulnerability, courage and healing by CNVC Certified Trainer and Storyteller Leo Sofer.

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Cause of Feelings

with Sylvia Haskvitz

Audio • 13 minutes •

Audio
13 minutes

Many of us blame other people for our feelings but our own state of needs is the true cause. In this powerful audio, Sylvia teaches you how to manage your emotions in challenging situations and demonstrates the process of Screaming in Giraffe.

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