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...

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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,...

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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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...

John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer

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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.

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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...

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
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Itzel Hayward and Kathy Simon, Certified NVC Trainers

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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 ...

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. https://www.nvclibrary.com/products/resolve-conflict-a...

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...

In this clip from the Reclaiming Strength and Hope event, Duke Duchscherer explores how to live Nonviolent Communication (NVC) even when others around you are unfamiliar with it. He shares how creating simple, shared systems—especially for conflict—can help families, workplaces, and communities s...

Observation is more than simply stating facts—it is the practice of relating to reality as it is rather than through the lens of our interpretations and judgments. In this teaching, you'll explore how separating observations from stories helps you reclaim your projections, stay present with what ...

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 reac...

Katrina Vaillancourt, CNVC Certified Trainer and Mediator, shares that the key distinctions of NVC are valuable in our quest to live in a more compassionate, heart-centered way. She asserts that this Key Distinction, when fully understood, has the power to create paradigm shifts in the way you ex...