Recently Added
Explore the newest videos added to the NVC Library—featuring fresh teachings, insights, and inspiring NVC demonstrations. This section highlights recently added content so you can easily discover what’s new and continue growing in your NVC practice.
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Connection Based Parenting: Session 2
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Implement 3 Pillars of Nonviolence: Self Care, Reducing Harm, Community Building
From the Reclaiming Strength and Hope event, Kathleen Macferran shares her three pillars of Nonviolent Communication (NVC): self-connection, community care, and resisting harm. She offers a simple, practical lens for staying grounded and engaged in challenging times. Kathleen highlights how small...
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Staying Grounded within Negative Conversations and Pressures of World Events
Video free to watch until September 30
In this clip from the 2025 Reclaiming Strength and Hope event, Jesse Wiens Chu explores how to navigate negativity in everyday conversations using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and empathy. He emphasizes staying grounded by first tending to one’s own react...
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Self-Empathy: A Unique Approach
Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer
Jim Manske explores the practice of Self-Empathy through a different lens. Included is a unique four-step Self-Empathy process that culminates in a focus of gratitude.
The four-step process of Self-Empathy as seen by Jim Manske is:- Recognizing tha...
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Jesse Wiens Chu on Trusting the Process with Marshall
Free to watch until October 31
Jesse Wiens Chu reflects on moments with Marshall Rosenberg that revealed the radical interdependence at the heart of Nonviolent Communication. He shares stories of Marshall’s trust in the process, playful provocation, and willingness to meet even the most painful e... -
Remembering Marshall Rosenberg
This collection brings together trainers sharing personal memories of Marshall Rosenberg.
They reflect on moments of learning, presence, and connection that shaped their relationship with Nonviolent Communication.
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Rachelle Recalls Meeting Marshall Rosenberg
Free to watch until October 31
In this reflection, Rachelle Lamb shares her experience of meeting Marshall Rosenberg for the first time. She describes how one heartfelt question revealed the essence of Nonviolent Communication and left a lasting impression. The moment marked the beginning of some... -
3 Levels of Observation
Roxy Manning, Certified NVC Trainer:
There is more to the NVC skill of Observation than the external level of what a video camera sees or hears. In this video, Roxy demonstrates that to fully understand what is happening, we need to know all three layers of observation: External, Internal, and S...
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Observation: Awareness of Thought, Story & Core Belief to Enhance Connection
John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer:
In this recorded session, John Kinyon, CNVC Certified Trainer, guides you through processes to strengthen your capacity for mindful presence and awareness of your thinking, and to develop the skills to translate thoughts into observations.
You will learn to:
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 9
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 4
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 3
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 8
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 1
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 5
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 2
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 10
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 7
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Social Change: Inclusion and Shared Power: Session 6
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3 itemsSelf Assessment Matrix
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Jim and Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainers
This self-assessment matrix is a concrete step toward naming and clarifying many skills that you may find valuable in your life. We suggest you periodically assess your skills to track your progress. Listen to this audio overview and download the Self ...
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Self Assessment Matrix
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10 itemsNVC Reference Guides
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Referential lists, learning tools, and articles to guide you in your NVC learning experience.
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Pause Difficult Conversations with Skill and Self-Connection
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...
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How to Stay Present & Vulnerable in Difficult Conversations
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...
