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...

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...

Arnina Kashtan, Certified NVC Trainer: Does unworthiness keep you from expressing vulnerably and honestly? Afraid of being "found out?" Join CNVC Certified Trainer Arnina Kashtan as she explores this topic with a workshop participant to discern stories from needs, recognize the tension between se...

Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer: Expressing ourselves honestly is sometimes scary because we can't predict where the conversation will go after we've made ourselves vulnerable.
This recording will demonstrate how the power of our honesty is enhanced by ending on a clear and present reque...

Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer: Jim and Jori Manske explore the considerations of expressing ourselves honestly, considerations that lead to more fully conscious and nonviolent connections.
Practices for Honest Expression

1. Each evening, review your day and consider how you express...

In this clip, the Aya Caspi challenges the common idea of “say sorry and move on” or “forgive and forget,” suggesting that these shortcuts often don’t lead to real healing. Instead, forgiveness is described as a by-product of a deeper repair process that acknowledges impact, takes responsibility,...

John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer: How we deal with “no” is a litmus test of our state of consciousness around power. It is how we see if we are truly making a request or a demand, both in how we respond to someone when we don’t receive a “yes” from them or when we don’t have a “yes” to give som...

In this practical introduction to the empathy buddy process, Yoram Mosenzon shares how regular, structured listening partnerships can deepen authenticity, self-awareness, and emotional clarity. Through simple agreements and dedicated time for speaking and listening, empathy buddies create a space...

What do you do when you are thinking that it's not "emotionally safe" to speak honestly? Join CNVC Certified Trainer Arnina Kashtan as she explores this topic with a workshop participant.

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 ...

When conversations become stuck in opposing opinions, genuine connection can quickly give way to judgment and separation. In this talk, Yoram Mosenzon explores how Nonviolent Communication invites us to look beyond opinions and strategies to discover the universal needs and values underneath. Thr...

We live in turbulent times where clickbait headlines abound and strong opinions are held and fought for. So what happens when we disagree with someone we care for on a potentially controversial subject?

NVC offers a fresh perspective on how to approach these difficult conversations while keepin...

We do couples mediation and one thing that we've noticed with couples is that sometimes they really struggle with receiving love in the way that they want to receive it. And asking, 'Do you love me?' can be a risky way of doing this.

Join Shantigarbha and Gesine in a holiday mood as they explor...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and helpless when you notice that you got triggered by someone's behavior?

Do you feel fearful when you notice that anger is rising in you, and could come out as uncontrolled intensity?

Are you longing to find a way to express feelings with authenticity so yo...

When you are listening to someone and you notice that you are feeling resentful, or you want to act protectively before you explode, how do you express that?

Screaming in Giraffe – NVC is not about being 'nice'!

Finding your voice, and speaking from your heart means standing up for yourself. It's empowering and self-valuing. However, there's also this longing to take care of the connection, which can make it difficult to find the courage to speak up and be fully authentic.

So how can you express yourse...

Are you puzzled how often other people hear what you are saying as judgement, blame and criticism? Pseudo-feelings such as 'misunderstood', 'betrayed' or 'ignored' imply that someone is doing something to you and are likely to be heard as blame. How do you distinguish between pseudo-feelings and ...

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Farrah Carlier shares a story of how Marshall Rosenberg helped her let go of perfection and embrace greater authenticity. She recalls a memorable experience singing with Marshall, which showed her the value of being imperfect, present, and connected heart-to-h...