Every ending is another beginning. As Christine steps into retirement, a new chapter is unfolding—one I’m delighted to share with you. I’m thrilled to introduce Claire Schwartz as my new...
GROK's the Word
It’s with bittersweet tenderness and so much gratitude that I’m sharing a big change coming to GROK in 2026: Christine is officially retiring. For those of you who don’t yet...
This New Year, let’s do things a little differently. Instead of making resolutions about what you want to change… How about taking a second to give yourself some appreciations? What’s...
You know those moments when someone says, “I feel ignored,” or “I feel like I’m being treated unfairly”? They sound like feelings—but there’s actually a lot to unpack in these...
Did you know that Nonviolent Communication (NVC) isn’t just a powerful practice—it’s backed by research showing its impact on personal and professional relationships, mental health, and conflict resolution? The Center...
As a clinician, consultant, or someone in a helping profession, you’ve likely seen how easily clients and students can get stuck in cycles of blame and criticism—whether directed at themselves...
I played GROK with a small group during a recent retreat. The Speaker was weighing a big career move — something deeply meaningful, yet a little scary. He spoke about...
Lately, I’ve found myself using a pretty unexpected tool for my NVC practice: ChatGPT.It’s become a kind of interactive Jackal journal for me. When I’m feeling tangled up, I’ll type...
We. Are. Finally. Ready. This project has been years in the making and we are so excited to unveil our new (drumroll)... Classroom Connections: Comprehensive NVC Curriculum for Elementary Ed...