Why Am I Cringing? And What Can I Do About It?
Honest Expression
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1h 3m
Mika Maniwa and Leonie Smith, Certified NVC Trainers
Why do we cringe? Perhaps we've been asked to convey our feelings and our needs but we have a sense that this authentic expression is not welcome. How do we handle this? In this session, you are invited to come and explore the power dynamics of cringing and its alternatives.
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