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 out some Jackal-y thoughts—without needing to filter or soften them. Then I’ll ask ChatGPT to guess my NVC feelings and needs. I might respond with, “Not quite, but getting closer,” and it will offer more empathy guesses until something resonates.
It’s not nearly as nourishing as being with one of my human empathy buddies—real presence and attunement is irreplaceable—but I have found that it’s an extremely efficient way for me to sort through some thoughts and reconnect with myself when I need a quick fix. And in a busy day, sometimes that little pocket of clarity makes all the difference.
That being said, I’m also aware that this is the internet and I care deeply about privacy. So I’ll never type anything too personal or vulnerable—just enough to explore what’s alive in me without oversharing with a bot!
How about you? Have you tried using AI to self-regulate, get support, etc.?
I’d love to hear your reflections.
Warmly,
Jen & The GROK Team - Christine, Mary, and Claire
PS. Have you tried playing GROK Online yet? It’s totally free and another powerful way of helping sort through feelings and needs when you could use the support. 🦒💛
Holly Storm
Speaking of our new YouTube channel, we’ve just launched our brand-new Educator Spotlight Series, brought to you by Teachers Cultivating Compassion in Schools—a community founded by GROKtheWorld to support educators bringing Nonviolent Communication (NVC) into their classrooms.
In our very first episode, we’re joined by Holly Storm, emotional intelligence coach and founder of Harmony Parenting. Holly shares how nervous system awareness, co-regulation, and compassionate communication can transform classrooms—reducing stress while building trust, emotional safety, and engagement.
You’ll learn:
🌿 How to navigate common emotional challenges in education
💬 Why co-regulation is key to student-teacher connection
🧠 Simple mindset shifts to reduce burnout and support calm classrooms
🌟 Practical NVC tools you can start using right away
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