Experiencing Feelings Outside of Right & Wrong
NVC and the Body
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7m 28s
Yvette Erasmus, NVC Trainer:
Many of us have been raised within a right/ wrong culture. From very young ages, we are asked, "What is wrong?" Yvette Erasmus shares a different view where emotions can be seen as expansion and contraction, where they can help us identify our needs.
I celebrate feeling frustrated because it makes me feel alive and connects me to my needs.
Keywords:
- feelings
- body awareness
- Yvette Erasmus
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