Wes Taylor, Certified NVC Trainer: In this introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Wes Taylor discusses the two basic aspects of NVC, the consciousness and the tools that help manifest the consciousness.

By using his own examples and those put forth by participants, Wes touches on the following key differentiations of NVC:

- Needs vs. strategies

- Protective use of force vs. punitive use of force

- Requests vs. demands

Keywords:

- consciousness
- demands
- feelings
- needs
- observation
- protective use of force
- requests
- strategies
- connection
- inspiration
- personal growth
- OFNR
- universal human needs
- Wes Taylor