Self-Empathy Basics
NVC Beginner's Pathway
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29m
Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: Watch this video and feel as if you are actually present at the workshop! Mary Mackenzie demonstrates two exercises that will help you learn fast "on the run" self-empathy techniques. These practical techniques guide you toward noticing your physical sensations, feelings and needs.
The two fast "on the run" self-empathy techniques covered in this video are:
- "I love it when (insert need) __
- Self empathy using a needs list
If you've struggled with developing a daily self-empathy practice or if you have thought self-empathy is too complicated to be practical, this video is for you! Mary is known for her ability to make NVC processes practical; this video is no exception.
Keywords:
- consciousness
- feelings
- needs
- self empathy
- inspiration
- universal human needs
- Mary Mackenzie
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