The four components of Nonviolent Communication are more than a communication formula—they are practices for transforming how we experience ourselves and others. Yvette Erasmus explores observation, feelings, needs, and requests as pathways to greater curiosity, embodied awareness, connection, an...

Mary Mackenzie and Susan Skye, Certified NVC Trainer: In this compelling dialogue, veteran CNVC Certified Trainers, Susan Skye and Mary Mackenzie, discuss the intrinsic needs present in addictive behaviors, and how Nonviolent Communication aligns with the 12-step programs’ process for treating ad...

Sylvia Haskvitz, Certified NVC Trainer:
Using real-life examples from class participants, Sylvia Haskvitz demonstrates the life-changing results of clarifying the needs underlying "shoulds." Some of the situations covered in this audio are:

- A grandmother shares how she was able to spend time...

Sylvia Haskvitz, Certified NVC Trainer:
Sylvia Haskvitz uses a personal example to illustrate the cause of our feelings. Many of us habitually blame other people for our feelings but our own state of needs is the true cause. In this powerful audio, Sylvia teaches you how to manage your emotions...

It's easy to view sadness, mourning and grief as something to avoid or maybe even as a waste of time. However, in NVC we learn that these things are actually human needs. And not only are they human needs, they're also close relatives to joy and happiness. In this month's Life Hack, we explore ho...

In this first of three lessons, Gesine and Shantigarbha introduce the “Tree of Compassionate Connection,” a big-picture map of NVC that illustrates its purpose and learnable skills. They explore compassionate connection as the heart of NVC, with self-empathy and self-connection as the roots and e...

In today’s Life Hack, Gesine will share with you how to identify core beliefs that might have been helpful at one time but are now limiting you. She will also help you to see these core beliefs for what they are – artefacts from the past rather than the truth about your present.

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Part of the process of labeling and pigeonholing people is to create a hostile or ‘enemy’ image of them. It’s the mental equivalent of a visual caricature used for target practice. Relating to the image rather than the person makes it e...

Shantigarbha explores safety as a universal need and distinguishes the need for safety from the strategies we use to meet it. Through stories from a maximum-security prison and an exploration of self-empathy, resilience, and choice, he considers how inner connection can contribute to a sense of p...

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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...

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Jesse Wiens Chu shares personal memories of Marshall Rosenberg and the lasting influence of his teaching and way of being. Jesse reflects on his understanding of interdependence, unconventional teaching style, and trust in people’s capacity for healing and transform...