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The NVC Model

The more we practice NVC by “rote” --going through OFNR (“Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests”) on automatic-- the more likely our NVC practice would lead to disconnection. The purpose of our NVC practice is to use this NVC "map" (OFNR) to support us in integrating the consciousness of the NVC (eg. operating with the intention to connect, collaborate, etc). Once we let the map drop away, we...
Clarity, Compassion and Empowerment

Access this complete 6 session course Living Compassion, for Robert, represents the spirituality that resides in every aspect of Nonviolent Communication. Its foundational principles are represented by three primary qualities or states of being: clarity, compassion and empowerment. In this course you’ll explore – and practice – how the unfolding of inner clarity opens your way to compassion,...
Integration of Inner & Outer

Access this complete 5 session course During this course, you'll deeply examine this process of blending and integrating your inner and outer selves. Not only will you explore various states of being, such as defensive / protective and being / essence, you'll: Delve into the primary levels of relationship: to others, to the world and to Life; Acquire tools for transforming resistance into...
Meeting Our Need for Sexual Expression

Trainer Tip "The difference between a dream and a goal is a timeline." —Dr. Phil McGraw Have you ever tried to tell your partner that your sexual needs were not met? Such a conversation is bound to promote defensiveness and hurt feelings, unless you keep the conversation focused on your needs, not her lack of skill, and you make a very specific request. Telling someone that you do not enjoy...
Getting Past Childhood Trauma

Access this complete 8 session course The impact of early childhood trauma and neglect is enormous. Many of our core beliefs are formed from our instinctive attempts as babies or young children to survive, and these experiences are the origins of most inner jackal voices and fear-based behaviors. Because memory of this material is stored in the limbic system—an ancient part of the brain—‘talk...
Embracing Empathy

Access this complete 4 session course This course recording will help you: Increase clarity of what empathy is and is not Increase self-compassion through self-empathy Provide hands-on practice in empathizing Explore “touching the dream” in empathy Find out what prevents you from giving empathy and learn ways to access choice in moments when you are triggered Enhance your skills for empathic...
The Inside Job of Collaboration

Access this complete 4 session course Although we are evolutionarily designed for collaborating with others when attending to our basic needs, the weight of the systems and cultural messages we have inherited interfere. Many of us are doubtful that collaboration is possible or effective, and most of us lack both the faith and the skills to live collaboratively, regardless of cultural...
The Building Blocks of Interpersonal Collaboration

Access this complete 4 session course There are a variety of reasons, but primarily it's because so many of us don't know how to effectively work through our differences. If you are like most of us, you will need support to re-learn how to transform differences into outcomes that benefit everyone. During this course recording, you'll focus on learning about and acquiring the skills and...
Workplace Series

Creating a trusting connection and keeping the line of communication open are the primary prerequsites for giving feedback as a supervisor. Listen to Miki work with a course participant to ready herself for an upcoming feedback session. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs requests self empathy strategies connection listening relationships workplace naturalizing NVC collaboration purpose...
Dialogue with Extended Family

Many families are far more complex and varied than they used to be. In this recording, Miki works with participants, focusing on specific challenges they’re facing with family members. Listen In. Keywords: expression feelings honesty requests strategies connection dialogue listening relationships collaboration family mother daughter families apology apologizing aloneness togetherness brother...