Nonviolent Communication: Giraffe and Jackal Images Explained
🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Learning, Connection, and Transformation
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Video free to watch until June 30
Katrina Vaillancourt, CNVC Certified Trainer and Mediator, explores Marshall Rosenberg's development of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by integrating Carl Rogers' psychology and creating symbols for life-affirming and life-negating behaviors: the jackal and the giraffe. The jackal represents reactive, fear-driven behavior, while the giraffe symbolizes compassionate, empathetic communication. NVC aims to foster empathy, understanding, and constructive communication.
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