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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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  • The Tao of Empathy: Breath, Body, Needs, Self Connection Exercise

    John Kinyon, Certified NVC Trainer: John introduces his Self-Connection Exercise as a mindful way of coming to awareness via OFNR. Breath: immediately observable, a reminder to observe. Body: feeling the body, awareness of sensations. Needs: an experience of wholeness that expands awareness of th...

  • The Spiral Blend

    David Weinstock, Certified NVC Trainer

    David explores how movement helps you hold your center when navigating challenging conversations. Example: Move to Wind ~ to calm your system; Move to Ground ~ to notice the ground on which you stand; and Step to Shikaku ~ step behind to practice empathic l...

  • The Science of Connection and Repair: An NVC Perspective

    Sarah Peyton, Certified NVC Trainer: How do our nervous systems sync during connection, and what happens when disconnection occurs? In this Sarah Peyton video, we explore the profound interdependence of human relationships through the lens of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). From the physical pain...

  • The Power of Making Requests

    Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: Mary Mackenzie explores the fourth component of Nonviolent Communication—making requests—and why it feels like "graduate level" NVC. Asking for what we truly want is vulnerable, yet it's also a profound gift of honesty and connection in our relationships. Wi...

  • The Nature of Your Reactions

    Robert Gonzales, Certified NVC Trainer: Responding to your own reactivity is an inside job. Robert reveals how your reactions are often a secondary reaction to a triggering stimulus, and that accepting responsibility for your reactions can lead to less blame and more inner peace.

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  • The Living Energy of Needs

    Susan Skye, Certified NVC Trainer: Have you experienced inauthenticity, confusion and flatness in expressing empathy with others? Do you long to create a more natural quality of energy as you practice empathy? Or are you a trainer looking for guidance to teach workshop participants a more natural...

  • The Facilitator's Role

    Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: Listen in as Mary deftly blows the role of facilitator wide open in this excerpt from her very popular 2021 course, Facilitate NVC Groups with Joy and Confidence. She also covers a variety of useful tips such as what to do if you feel lost or confused, how t...

  • From Judgment to Need: An NVC Exercise

    Yoram Mosenzon, Certified NVC Trainer

    Yoram Mosenzon shares an exercise and demo to explore the process of identifying observations and using judgments (jackals) to find the needs.

    Keywords:
    - Yoram Mosenzon
    - classical NVC
    - exercises/practices
    - jackal show
    - observation
    - judgme...

  • The Art of Listening: Kathleen Macferran at TEDx Ranier

    Kathleen Macferran, Certified NVC Trainer: In this thought provoking talk, Kathleen Macferran explores the power of listening to open doors and potentially to transform people. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.

    Keywords:

    - consciousnes...

  • The Apology: Brussel Sprouts for the Relationship

    Lore Baur, Certified NVC Trainer: How do you repair a relationship when your words or actions unintentionally impact another in a negative way? And what keeps you from apologizing? Join Lore to explore — and answer — these questions and more!

    Keywords:

    - apology
    - relationships
    - relat...

  • Strengthening Your Empathy Muscle

    Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer: Jori and Jim Manske explore strengthening your empathy "muscle" for your own well being. Empathy can be a means to strengthen your own resilience, as well as being present for another person.

    Keywords:

    - Jim and Jori Manske
    - empathy
    - self emp...

  • Strengthening Parent-Child Connections: The Power of Attachment

    Ingrid Bauer, Certified NVC Trainer: Discover how fostering strong attachment and connection with your child can lead to fewer conflicts and more harmonious interactions. Ingrid Bauer offers practical guidance on using empathy, self-connection, and consistent care to create a secure and loving en...

  • Starting a Practice

    Jim & Jori Manske, Certified NVC Trainer: Ready to up level your skills for liberation and making life more wonderful? Even if you are a hard grader, you have developed a lot of skills in your life. What if you could use the skills you already have to create more skillful connection with yourself...

  • Shaping the NVC Community Response to the Russia-Ukraine War

    Multiple Certified NVC Trainers:
    - Hear first-hand how Ukrainian trainers are supporting their communities
    - Discover practical ways the worldwide NVC community may support the Ukrainian people
    - Listen as the trainers discuss the difference between NVC philosophy and NVC reality in crisis...

  • Seven Easy Steps for Keeping Group Energy High

    Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: NVC groups can sometimes get caught in a rut and lose energy and momentum. Mary shares her extensive experience with seven steps for keeping your group engaged and energized.

    Keywords:

    - Group Facilitation Tips
    - groups
    - listening
    - facilitatio...

  • Setting Loving Boundaries

    Yvette Erasmus, 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?

    This session touches ...

  • Setting Intentions with Attention

    Kristin Masters, Certified NVC Trainer: Kristin Masters explores how to approach goal-setting and self-reflection with compassion and mindfulness grounded in NVC principles. Kristin encourages you to examine how conscious choice plays a role in how we treat ourselves and others. By shifting away ...

  • Self-Empathy Basics

    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 sensati...

  • Self-Connection Meditation

    Stephanie Bachmann Mattei, Certified NVC Trainer

    Stephanie Bachmann Mattei leads you through an 8 minute meditation designed to develop a more integrated body and feelings/needs awareness.

    Keywords:
    - meditation
    - self connection
    - presence
    - needs
    - feelings
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  • Safe Spaces and Confidentiality Agreements

    Roxy Manning, Certified NVC Trainer: How to create a safe space for a first time group working on power and privileges ? Roxy Manning, Phd, answers that question and goes deeper into exploring what does it mean to have a space space? Is it actually realistic? Roxy offers a distinction about safe ...

  • Responding to the Call of Our Times - Living into Your Power

    Miki Kashtan, Certified NVC Trainer: Want a world that truly works for everyone? What are you going to do right now to help it efficiently move in that direction from wherever you are? Listen to Miki's coaching and guidance as she's helping participants with their challenges.

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    - A...

  • Responding to Everyday Racism Role Plays

    Itzel Hayward and Kathy Simon, Certified NVC Trainer: Join Itzel Hayward and Kathy Simon as they present two role-play scenarios showcasing diverse approaches to navigating difficult conversations. Throughout the demonstration, they underscore the significance of cultivating self-empathy and mind...

  • Responding to a Painful Comment

    Roxy Manning, Certified NVC Trainer: How do you carry on a conversation when someone's comment has had an impact on you? And what happens when two intentions clash because of different perspectives?

    Here's Roxy's powerful, common sense approach.

    Keywords:

    - Roxy Manning
    - pain
    - pai...

  • Resonant Language and the Art of Accompaniment

    Sarah Peyton, Certified NVC Trainer: Resonant language is language that takes us out of the static brain space and into the brain's fluid space. In this video, Sarah describes the basics of resonant language and how, when you start to move into the fluid space of the right brain hemisphere, every...