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How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

with Oren Jay Sofer

Article • 5 - 8 minutes •

Article
5 - 8 minutes

Working for racial justice is a shift in perspective—a shift in understanding and empathy that leads to a change in our actions: to listen instead of talk, to follow instead of lead, to yield rather than dominate. And to accept that I will continue to mess up. Part of working to undo racism is having the humility to know when our own understanding is limited. Read on for more this, and how it...

Transformative Dialogue

Transformative Dialogue

Transformative Dialogue

with Oren Jay Sofer

Article • N/A •

Article
N/A

The less blame and criticism, the easier it is for others to hear us. From this perspective, it’s in our best interest to come from curiosity and care. This way differences can bring us together and help us know one another. The more mutual understanding, the easier it is to work together and find creative solutions. Read on for more on this, with a story about how a black man inspired 200...

The Facilitator's Role

The Facilitator's Role

The Facilitator's Role

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 50 minutes •

Video
50 minutes

During this recording, Mary clarifies the facilitator’s role. She shares six tips that can help you set your intentions and achieve greater success as a NVC facilitator.

Seven Easy Steps for Keeping Group Energy High

Seven Easy Steps for Keeping Group Energy High

Seven Easy Steps for Keeping Group Energy High

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 5 minutes •

Video
5 minutes

NVC groups can sometimes get caught in a rut and lose energy and momentum. Mary shares her extensive experience with seven steps for keeping your group engaged and energized.

Creating a Workshop Outline in 12 Easy Steps

Creating a Workshop Outline in 12 Easy Steps

Creating a Workshop Outline in 12 Easy Steps

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 8 minutes •

Video
8 minutes

For many people thinking about creating a workshop outline is overwhelming because they focus on the whole thing at once. Breaking the process down to bite-size pieces eliminates much stress and overwhelm and brings fun and creativity to the process. here's your step-by-step guide!.

Giraffe Fighting: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too (2 Session Course)

Giraffe Fighting: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too (2 Session Course)

Giraffe Fighting: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too (2 Session Course)

with Miki Kashtan

Audio • 2 hours, 35 minutes •

Audio
2 hours, 35 minutes

Do you find yourself giving in with growing resentment? Do you avoid conflict and explode later without apparent reason? Miki Kashtan, a world-renowned CNVC Certified Trainer, invites you to listen to this two-session telecourse recording to re-imagine and fine tune your skills at dealing with disagreements and negotiations.

Power Relations and Connection Across Differences in US Society: An NVC Perspective (4 Session Course)

Power Relations and Connection Across Differences in US Society: An NVC Perspective (4 Session Course)

Power Relations and Connection Across Differences in US Society: An NVC Perspective (4 Session Course)

with Inbal Kashtan and Roxy Manning

Audio • 3 hours, 17 minutes •

Audio
3 hours, 17 minutes

Join CNVC Certified Trainers Inbal Kashtan and Roxy Manning, for a passionate and intimate exploration of how NVC can support personal and social transformation in the area of power relations and social divisions.

Honest Expression: Expressing Needs Clearly, Honestly and Compassionately

Honest Expression: Expressing Needs Clearly, Honestly and Compassionately

Honest Expression: Expressing Needs Clearly, Honestly and Compassionately

with Mary Mackenzie and Mark Schultz

Video • 29 minutes •

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.

About Empathy

About Empathy

About Empathy

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 8 minutes •

Video
8 minutes

Mary Mackenzie, renowned CNVC Certified Trainer, shares her understanding and experience of empathy.

How to Energize Compassion in Yourself and Family Members this Holiday Season

How to Energize Compassion in Yourself and Family Members this Holiday Season

How to Energize Compassion in Yourself and Family Members this Holiday Season

with Mary Mackenzie

Audio • 46 minutes •

Audio
46 minutes

This holiday, shift your focus from what disappoints you to the true whisperings of your heart. Compassion is an inside-outside process. In this telecourse recording, you will experience four simple tools for savoring your own precious needs, allowing you to experience greater compassion and harmony this holiday.

Developing Your Tracking Skills (Part 2)

Developing Your Tracking Skills (Part 2)

Developing Your Tracking Skills (Part 2)

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 10 minutes •

Video
10 minutes

Mary continues her discussion of tracking skills, focusing on tracking requests, agreements with the group and tracking time. Mary also examines how to monitor the purpose of the session, discerning if and when to shift the agreement about the purpose for meeting. Mary closes with some final helpful tips to hone your tracking skills.

Dealing with Triggers

Dealing with Triggers

Dealing with Triggers

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 5 minutes •

Video
5 minutes

What do I do when I'm leading an NVC group and get emotionally triggered? Mary Mackenzie offers tips to respond with care and connection from her extensive experience leading NVC groups.

Developing Your Own Teaching Exercises in 8 Steps

Developing Your Own Teaching Exercises in 8 Steps

Developing Your Own Teaching Exercises in 8 Steps

with Mary Mackenzie

Video • 8 minutes •

Video
8 minutes

Developing our own teaching exercises is a powerful consciousness-building process that eventually helps us clarify our own way of learning and to develop our unique style of teaching.

Using Anger as a Beacon

Using Anger as a Beacon

Using Anger as a Beacon

with Mary Mackenzie

Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes •

Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes

Trainer Tip: Anger is a prominent call to gain our attention. Mary explains why it's worth heeding that call.

The Three Most Common Pitfalls in Nonviolent Communication

The Three Most Common Pitfalls in Nonviolent Communication

The Three Most Common Pitfalls in Nonviolent Communication

with Oren Jay Sofer

Article • 5 - 8 minutes •

Article
5 - 8 minutes

We're more likely to sacrifice trust, connection, and relationship quality when (1.) We use NVC to focus on being seen, understood, heard, or meeting our own needs in a way that eclipses our view and understanding of others needs; (2.) We don't clearly examine our intentions; and (3.) We use the NVC form so rigidly that it becomes difficult for others to connect with us authentically.

How to Survive the Holidays: 6 Communication Tips

How to Survive the Holidays: 6 Communication Tips

How to Survive the Holidays: 6 Communication Tips

with Oren Jay Sofer

Article • 6 - 10 minutes •

Article
6 - 10 minutes

For many, spending time with relatives over the holidays may be challenging. In addition to the love and care we may feel, family gatherings can bring up old hurts or expose painful differences. How many family meals have been marred by tense silence or devolved into harsh argument?

Living NVC

Living NVC

Living NVC

with Carol Chase and Mair Alight

Video • 1 hour •

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.

Conflict Improv: “I’m Bored”

Conflict Improv: “I’m Bored”

Conflict Improv: “I’m Bored”

with Christine King and Kelly Bryson

Video • 11 minutes •

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.

Conflict Improv: My Friend's Inner Jackals

Conflict Improv: My Friend's Inner Jackals

Conflict Improv: My Friend's Inner Jackals

with Christine King and Kelly Bryson

Video • 9 minutes •

Video
9 minutes

Kelly Bryson and Christine King engage in a role play about how to stay connected to a friend whose persistent jackal voices tell her that she is worthless and her life is hopeless.

Connection Requests: Motivations and Examples Article

Connection Requests: Motivations and Examples Article

Connection Requests: Motivations and Examples Article

with Inbal Kashtan and Miki Kashtan

Article • 6 - 9 minutes •

Article
6 - 9 minutes

Connection requests focus on the quality of connection between people instead of on any particular strategy or solution. While the core motivation for a connection request may be connection with the other person, varied internal states and needs may help guide us toward different types of connection requests. Self-connection and understanding of our motivation in making a connection request can...

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