Trainer Tip: Tap into feelings, needs and requests for greater self connection with the six steps in this worksheet.

With these practices make space before reacting to emotion or external stimulus. This can enable your capacity to respond from your self-connection to universally shared values. With practice you can create the capacity to temporarily put impulsiveness aside, in the service of connection with you...

In these exercises, you'll transform your urge to rebel with punishment or reward.

Ever have a hard time saying "no" to someone, or feel obligated to say yes? Here's an exercise that can help you.

"Practice making requests for feedback, clarity, and action. Opportunities for making requests might be when you expected something different from what you got, were treated undesirably, and noticed inner constriction or reactivity. Identify observations, feelings, and values to support finding t...

Explore two "request-energy" practices: 7 steps for action, 11 steps for inner connection.

Notice where you are in the "Need Cycle" and stay mindful of emotional and physical shifts.

A four-step exercise applying a needs-based approach to effective goals, habits and resolutions.

Nine steps to renew energy and resilience when life feels heavy or overwhelming.

Use 7 self-inquiry prompts to deepen NVC and move from fear to love and understanding.

Track shifting sensations, feelings, and needs with this interactive empathy exercise.

Even 1 minute of self-compassion builds habits and calm presence in parenting.

Transform anger by connecting to the need beneath it—no change from others required.

Use this tool to face a "no" with empathy, clarity, and strategies for meeting your needs.

Reflect on a reluctant "yes" and uncover feelings, needs, and paths to authentic choice.

Explore a reluctant "yes" and what it reveals about your needs, feelings, and choices.

"When Marshall designed NVC, he said that the purpose of it was to create a quality of connection, that inspires compassionate giving and receiving. The zero step is awakening or remembering your intention to support compassionate giving and receiving. Do this practice exercise to awaken this int...

"Instead of doing an ""apology"" using the NVC framework, you can do a ""do over"" to express regret. This roleplay exercise shows you how. You'll be talking about your needs that were not met by what you did, expressing what you wanted to say instead of what you said, and more.
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"When we are completely involved in an activity for its own sake we are in engagement. Here, the ego falls away and time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one. Our whole being is involved, and we're using our skills to the utmost. Read on for activiti...