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Recovering from Reactivity Series

Join Jim and Jori Manske in this thought experiment exercise designed to: Train ourselves to become aware of the presence of conflict Engage in a perspective broader than our habitual reactive patterns Engage our curiosity to remain open Connect to our own needs in a reactive situation {attachment:all} Keywords: exercises/practices feelings observation presence strategies personal growth self...
Key Facts About Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

Read this article The first page is a title page, please scroll down to read the article. From the bedroom to the boardroom, from the classroom to the war zone, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is changing lives every day. NVC provides an easy to grasp, effective method to get to the root of violence, pain and conflict peacefully. By examining the unmet needs behind what we do or say, NVC helps...
Overcoming Unworthiness to Express Vulnerable Honesty

Does unworthiness keep you from expressing vulnerably and honestly? Afraid of being "found out?" Join CNVC Certified Trainer Arnina Kashtan as she explores this topic with a workshop participant to discern stories from needs, recognize the tension between self-acceptance and personal development and sit with the discomfort of self-acceptance. {attachment:all} Keywords: demands feelings honesty...
Workplace Series

Listen to Miki make an important distinction between giving feedback, which is grounded in a desire to contribute to another, and our own need to be heard. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests self empathy strategies connection listening relationships workplace naturalizing NVC collaboration purpose business fairness Miki Kashtan
Connecting to Humanity

Trainer Tip See into life—don’t just look at it. —Anne Baxter Consider the possibility that everyone on the planet has the same basic needs—that in fact, having the same needs is part of what makes us human. We all need love, shelter, food, water, connection, fulfillment, and to be valued. In each household, culture, or country, the ways we go about meeting these needs might vary, but not the...
Bringing the Topic of a Conversation Back to Your Needs

Trainer Tip “I think patience is what love is,” he said, “because how could you love somebody without it?” —Jane Howard You pop into your colleague’s office to say hi and ask what time it is. He offers a lengthy dissertation on how clocks work. You think you could walk out the door without him noticing, but deep down, you respect him and you want to maintain a cordial relationship. On the other...
Neither Rioting Nor Colluding

Young people in Baltimore and elsewhere are continuing to be killed for unfathomable reasons. Hurting people on all sides are roaring out in pain, demanding to be heard, and delivering hostile condemnation of each other’s actions. How do we talk about this? How to we say why the violence isn’t working for us without giving the impression that we’re condoning injustice? And how do we keep the...
Dealing with Loss

Access this complete 3 session course This gentle, healing telecourse recording will assist you in unearthing feelings and issues that have become tangled up with loss, enabling you to face whatever is blocking your grief. Gain an understanding of your relationship to grief Recognize and free yourself from your judgmental mind Change guilt and shame into life-serving empathy Distinguish between...
Enjoyment Redefined

Trainer Tip Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of traveling. —Samuel Johnson The purpose of life is not to get somewhere, but to enjoy the ride. I used to live my life just “getting through” things. I was miserable most of the time but I kept telling myself that someday I would be happy. I forced myself to accept jobs I didn’t enjoy, to date men who didn’t meet my need for...
Finding Reasons to Celebrate

Trainer Tip You need only claim the events of your life to make yourself yours. —Florida Scott-Maxwell I used to think that celebrations were only in order when something big occurred, such as a birthday, graduation, or wedding. Consequently, I didn’t celebrate very often, and I frequently wondered if my situations warranted celebration. I often felt unworthy. Now, I see that all of life is...