John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer

In this brief audio segment, John Kinyon offers a guided tour of our inner maps of conflict, including interpersonal mediation, chooser/educator, enemy images and making amends maps.

John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer

John Kinyon, leads participants through two Observation Exercises to strengthen their ability to be present. Through the exercises, John distinguishes the difference between feelings, which are emotions felt inside the body, and observations which are witness t...

Video free to watch until July 31

In this clip from the 2025 Reclaiming Strength and Hope event, Jesse Wiens Chu explores how to navigate negativity in everyday conversations using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and empathy. He emphasizes staying grounded by first tending to one’s own reactions,...

Yvette Erasmus, NVC Trainer

Learn how to use Nonviolent Communication to navigate power dynamics by controlling the pace of interactions. Yvette Erasmus explores the differences between mental, emotional, and somatic energy, and demonstrates practical strategies for slowing down conversations, p...

Aya Caspi, Certified NVC Trainer

A theory of judgment is that it is how we make sense of life and quickly assess what is safe or not safe. However, this has somehow been translated into right/wrong thinking. In this video, Aya explores different kinds of judgments and examples of each.

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Video free to watch until July 31

Discover how Nonviolent Communication can create connection across deeply held differences and emotionally charged topics. In this live demonstration, Aya Caspi supports a participant who feels overwhelmed by political conversations, using empathy, reflection, a...

Oren Jay Sofer explores how to respond with empathy when someone says something intrusive, inappropriate, or uncomfortable. Through an NVC lens, it highlights the balance between offering generosity and understanding another person’s intention while still honoring personal boundaries, emotional s...

Iris Bawidamann shares Robert Gonzales' model of the unfolding of essence. His model shows how universal human needs can serve as a gateway to deeper levels of consciousness. Beginning with needs and values, Robert's model invites us to connect with the longings of the heart, the qualities of bei...

Miki Kashtan, Certified NVC Trainer

Miki Kashtan guides a participant to find his inner empathic presence.

This is an excerpt from Miki Kashtan's 7 part course Naturalizing NVC Language, which is also available in the NVC Library.

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- acceptance
- connection
- OFNR
- naturaliz...

Alan Rafael Seid explores the principle of connection before solution, emphasizing the importance of understanding each other's needs before jumping to fix a problem.

This teaching is part of the course NVC for Beginners: Resolving Conflict. The full course is available for purchase as a downloa...

Itzel Hayward and Kathy Simon, Certified NVC Trainers

How to Keep People at the Table for Authentic Conversations About Race

When people we know say things that we hear as racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise oppressive, responding can be difficult. Using skill-building and practices, we wi...

Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer

Jim and Jori Manske share strategies for employing gratitude to create more joy in life, jettisoning the fear of asking for what you want, and welcoming feedback no matter how it is delivered. Try this thought experiment exercise designed to:

- Train yo...

Yoram Mosenzon, Certified NVC Trainer

Yoram Mosenzon discusses judgmental dialogue and its hidden aim to meet needs. This often creates distance instead of fostering connection. Yoram introduces a self-connection exercise to improve the chances of dialogue becoming more enriching and life-servin...

Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer

Video free to watch until September 1

Jim Manske explores the practice of Self-Empathy through a different lens. Included is a unique four-step Self-Empathy process that culminates in a focus of gratitude.

The four-step process of Self-Empathy as seen...

Aya Caspi, Certified NVC Trainer

In this powerful mediation demonstration, a participant shares the pain and frustration that arise around physical touch, rejection, and the fear of hurting a partner’s feelings. Through compassionate reflection and skillful translation, Aya Caspi reframes judgme...