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Listen Deeply--Save a Life

Listen Deeply--Save a Life

As we welcome in a new year during these unsettled times, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of the good that’s all around us. New opportunities for love,...

How are you Feeling...Really?

How are you Feeling...Really?

Here’s a revised version with improved clarity, flow, grammar, and readability while preserving your reflective and conversational tone: --- When someone new asks, “How are you?” do you automatically answer,...

Let’s Talk About “Faux” Feelings

Let’s Talk About “Faux” Feelings

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...

Research Supporting Nonviolent Communication

Research Supporting Nonviolent Communication

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...

Helping Clients Shift from Blame to Understanding

Helping Clients Shift from Blame to Understanding

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...

The Elephant in the Conversation

The Elephant in the Conversation

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...

I Needed Empathy… and Talked to a Bot!

I Needed Empathy… and Talked to a Bot!

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...

Ed Curriculum for Sharing NVC with Young Learners

Ed Curriculum for Sharing NVC with Young Learners

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...

3 Guessing Games for NVC Beginners

3 Guessing Games for NVC Beginners

When you're teaching newbies the basics of NVC using GROK products, there are three super quick, super fun GAMES that work great with all ages.  Charades: A volunteer holds a...