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...

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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 li...

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...