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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).
"Acting from the Zero Step" Roleplay
Practice Exercises • 2-3 minutes • 01/01/2025
When Marshall designed NVC, he said that the purpose of it was to create a quality of connection, that inspires compassionate giving and receiving. The zero step is awakening or remembering your intention to support compassionate giving and receiving. Do this practice exercise to awaken this intention and to roleplay with it in your heart.
Calling In vs. Calling Out
NVC Strategies for Workplace Communication
Video • 5 min 37 sec • 12/25/2024
How can Nonviolent Communication (NVC) create more constructive conversations in the workplace? This video explores the key difference between calling someone in and calling them out, emphasizing the power of care over annoyance.
Let go of resolution pressure and explore intention setting with warmth and compassionate clarity.
Allow Yourself to Feel Your Emotions
Video • 2 minutes • 12/5/2024
Do your emotions ever feel overwhelming or out of control? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt video, Mary Mackenzie shares a simple yet transformative technique inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) that helped her move past the fear of feeling too much.
Faux Feelings (Judgements) Handouts and Cards
Learning Tools • 5 - 7 minutes • 12/1/2024
We typically think of certain words as feelings when they can be judgements (eg. “abandoned”). Hidden within evaluative/judgement words are true feelings and needs (eg. if we think we’re abandoned we may feel lonely or hurt, and want togetherness or belonging). With this handout discover more hidden feelings and needs within the judgements that sound like feelings. Then download the card deck to further practice and learn.
Confirmation and Feedback Requests
Video • 4 minutes • 11/27/2024
Jim and Jori Manske share the wisdom of Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Join them to learn why knowing what you want before speaking is essential for clear, meaningful interactions. This snippet from their eight session course, 9 Skills for Navigating Conflict, explores how to make "confirmation requests" to ensure you're understood—whether you're navigating a tough conversation or simply ordering pizza!
Defusing Self-Sabotage
Transforming Unconscious Contracts: 6 Session Course
Multi-session Course • 7 - 8 hours • 11/25/2024
Uncover self-sabotage and release unconscious contracts through empathy and neuroscience.
NVC Gratitude Practice
Video • 17 min 21 sec • 11/20/2024
Join certified CNVC trainers Jim and Jori Manske to explore the relationship between gratitude and Nonviolent Communication as a way to learn and practice NVC.
Making The Evolutionary Leap
Trainer Tips • 1 - 2 minutes • 2/1/2023
Shared story has been a way for groups to unite in opposition to a common enemy. But more divergent and virulent beliefs/stories swirl through the internet and social media, facilitating people to polarize against one another. So notice when you're caught in a polarizing story; try shifting focus to observing your mind; somatic presence; underlying commonality; consciousness as universal need, energy, and spaciousness; and the natural compassion and generosity that flow from this.
3 Levels of Observation
Video • 5 min 38 sec • 2/22/2024
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 Systemic. 
What is Mine to Do?
Video • 17 minutes • 11/5/2024
How DO we live our lives? What is an effective response to what is happening in the world? Listen in as Miki dialogs with a participant asking, "What is mine to do?", and honors the dissonance we feel when working to change.
Talking About The Past And Effective Relationship Repair
Practice Exercises • 5 - 8 minutes • 02/07/2023
Relationship repair means building connection and care after disconnect and unmet needs. It requires intention to connect and take responsibility for your behavior by naming what didn’t work, offering empathy, and making a plan to do something differently next time. When you have enough empathy to find care and curiosity for them, reflect the other person's observation, thoughts, feelings, needs and requests. Focus on this more than on details of the event.
In this insightful snippet from Sarah Peyton, discover how connecting requests can transform conversations into meaningful exchanges. Referred to as the "steering wheel" of NVC dialogue, connecting requests shift the focus from action to connection, creating clarity and understanding.
A Deep Dive into the Art of Mediation
5 Session Course
Multi-session Course • 5 - 6 hours • 10/30/2024
Imagine a world where mediation is a basic life skill taught early to support cooperation.
Experience the power of empathy to deepen connection and bring ease to every interaction.
Needs Based Awareness and Organizational Structure
Video • 3 minutes • 08/16/2024
Gregg Kendrick and Marie Miyashiro share the importance of nonviolent communication and needs awareness at multiple levels of organizational structure —individual, interpersonal, and organizational.
Making Empowering Requests (Not Demands)
Articles • 1-2 minutes • 6/28/2024
Use this worksheet to check to see if you’re making a request, rather than a demand. Clarify and connect your request to your needs. Check your motivations. Use a phrase, question, or empathy guess to connect to the person if they say “no”. See sample requests for actions, offers, and for deepening understanding.
Using Images in Your Empathy Guessing
Video • 4 minutes • 10/10/2024
Join Dian Killian and discover the power of imagery and metaphor in deepening your empathy practice. This segment from her 6 session course explores how visualizing sensations, emotions, and needs through metaphorical language can enhance the connection during empathy guessing, particularly in somatic-based approaches.
An Example of When Empathy May Not Be a Good Idea
Music & Arts • 1 minute • 10/1/2024
Empathy is not suitable for every situation. And may lead to some undesirable feelings. View this single-panel cartoon for a funny example of this.
