Four Ways to Respond to a "Jackal" Message
Honest Expression
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13m
Liv Monroe, Certified NVC Trainer: In this lively video, Liv Monroe, introduces the NVC mascots of jackal and giraffe by detailing what they represent and how they are used to teach NVC dialogue to others. She then uses the jackal and giraffe puppets and ears to outline the four basic ways we can respond to any message. Several jackal and giraffe examples are used throughout the video. This is an excellent video for people who are new to NVC and for those interested in sharing NVC with others.
Keywords:
- expression
- feelings
- giraffe and jackal
- jackal talk
- jackal show
- jackal
- needs
- observation
- requests
- teaching NVC
- Liv Monroe
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