Trainer Tips (312)
Connecting to Self
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 03/01/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
03/01/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
03/01/2005
Trainer Tip: Q: How do we get the love we want? A: Ask for it.
What is Nonviolent Communication?
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 10/2005
Introductory Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer tip: NVC focuses on shared human values and needs, and encourages the use of language that increases good will -- plus avoidance of language that contributes to resentment or lowered self-esteem. It emphasizes taking personal responsibility for choices and improving the quality of relationships…
Mourning Our Losses
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 05/25/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
05/25/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
05/25/2005
Trainer Tip: Mourning enables us to heal the pain and gain clarity about how to meet our needs in the present moment.
Improving Relationships as a Primary Goal
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 01/04/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
01/04/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
01/04/2005
Trainer Tip: We can improve our relationships by focusing our attention first on connection instead of other stragegies.
The Jackal as a Teacher
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 10/2005
Introductory Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer tip: Why do NVC practitioners sometimes use the jackal as a metaphor in the NVC world? What can it teach us? Read on for more.
Tips for the Road Series: Tip 3. Get Empathy before Making Important Decisions
Tips for the Road Series: Tip 3. Get Empathy before Making Important Decisions
Tips for the Road Series: Tip 3. Get Empathy before Making Important Decisions
with Eric Bowers
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 01/2016
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
01/2016
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
01/2016
Eric explains how we can often avoid regret by getting empathy before making important decisions.
Connecting to Humanity
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 07/02/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
07/02/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
07/02/2005
Trainer Tip: The next time you are in conflict and catch yourself thinking that the other person doesn’t care about the same things you do, consider what needs she may be trying to meet with her actions. You may be surprised to find that both…
What Could I Say or Do When Someone Does Not Talk?
What Could I Say or Do When Someone Does Not Talk?
What Could I Say or Do When Someone Does Not Talk?
with Jim & Jori Manske
Trainer Tip • 1-2 minutes • 05/20/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
05/20/2005
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
05/20/2005
Can you give me advice on what to do when people won't talk to me? I find it very difficult to discover what their needs are that aren't being met! Also, how can I be effective with people who don't actually want to think about…
Empathizing with Someone Who is Silent
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 10/2005
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
10/2005
Trainer Tip: When someone is unresponsive it can be an opportunity to bring in more presence and connection through empathy. They may be worried that if they speak they'll say something they'll regret. Or they may want to know that their needs matters as much…
Punishment, Needs and the Protective Use of Force
with Godfrey Spencer
Trainer Tip • 8 minutes • Circa 2007
Intermediate Skill Level
Trainer Tip
8 minutes
Circa 2007
Trainer Tip
8 minutes
Circa 2007
Ask the Trainer: For many years I have been using crime and punishment (reward and consequences) to discipline because it was the only thing I knew. I knew deep in my heart it was alienating me...