NVC Mediation Role Play: From Judgement to Vulnerability
Empathy
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5m 14s
Aya Caspi, Certified NVC Trainer
Video free to watch until July 31
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 judgments into vulnerable human experience, helping both partners move from defensiveness toward understanding. This clip beautifully illustrates how Nonviolent Communication can transform conflict by removing blame and revealing the needs, fears, and tenderness underneath reactive language.
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