Shantigarbha Warren, Certified NVC Trainer: Whenever we make mistakes, we're often beating ourself up in a way that breeds guilt, fear and/or shame. Nonviolent Communication offers a model based in self-empathy that lets you reflect, process and move forward without the guilt, fear and shame.

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Shantigarbha Warren, Certified NVC Trainer: How can Nonviolent Communication practices support us when we're feeling depressed? Taking a look at some characteristics of depression and how they're linked to unmet needs, we offer some steps to take that help you reconnect with life and others.

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Yvette Erasmus, Certified NVC Trainer: The purpose of setting boundaries is to prevent harm to yourself and others. Boundaries are about knowing yourself and teaching others about you. You must ask yourself:

What do you need to prune the weeds in your relationships?

What will you welcom...

Yvette Erasmus, Certified NVC Trainer: How do you protect yourself while staying as connected as possible with others? How can you effectively communicate your limits and boundaries in clear, confident, and compassionate ways that actually enhance and strengthen your relationships?

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Yvette Erasmus, Certified NVC Trainer: Yvette Erasmus shares Terry Real's grid as a tool for exploring a spectrum of emotional responses. We all have feelings and sometimes we get dysregulated or frozen up. How do you want to express and be in connection with other people? Can you attune to the r...

Yoram Mosenzon, Certified NVC Trainer: Yoram Mosenzon explores the core NVC principle that others do not cause our feelings—our interpretations and unmet needs do. Through a relatable and humorous example, the trainer highlights how different people respond with a wide range of emotions to the sa...

Oren Jay Sofer shares how to stay present and grounded during difficult conversations, especially when we feel judged or criticized. He describes how awareness of bodily sensations—such as tension, trembling, or the urge to react—can help us channel our energy in a constructive way. Oren highligh...

Oren Jay Sofer explains how we can stay grounded and maintain choice during overwhelming or emotionally charged conversations. He highlights the importance of presence—feeling our feet, noticing our breath, and expanding our awareness—to counter the fight-or-flight response and self-regulate. Ore...