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Observations–The Super Power of NVC

Observations–The Super Power of NVC

My neighbor Sharon has words to say about our other neighbors, especially Marco. She says he’s rude, he doesn’t speak to her when she says hello, and she considers him...

NVC Schools - Fantasy or Reality?

NVC Schools - Fantasy or Reality?

"You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…"Have you ever imagined a world where empathy is instilled in children right from the start? That communication skills...

What if your self-talk sounded kind?

What if your self-talk sounded kind?

There are three pillars in NVC: Empathy - yes, yes, that’s what we talk about here most of the time. Honesty - being able to speak truthfully & compassionately based...

Baseball Hecklers & GROK

Baseball Hecklers & GROK

Baseball Hecklers, by Becka Kelley Going to a baseball game was not my first choice for a Saturday activity.  Even though I started off with a questionable attitude, I found...

Cycle Breakers (Warning: Cute Kids In Here)

Cycle Breakers (Warning: Cute Kids In Here)

I’ve been hearing a lot about “cycle breaking” in my various personal growth circles. As in, we’re interrupting patterns of disconnection handed down to us as kids, so that our...

Trigger Translating

Trigger Translating

Marshall Rosenberg, the developer of Nonviolent Communication, always kept a little notebook in his front pocket to write down his triggers, or reactive moments, as he noticed them in his...

WorkShop Supplies

WorkShop Supplies

Are you wanting to offer NVC to groups? If so, we’re going to be sharing more resources over the next six months. For now, I want to get you started...

Book Club Empathy

Book Club Empathy

Every now and then, we are reminded of the profound impact our products have on people's lives. My GROK partner, Christine King, shared with me a story from her book...