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NVC Resources on Relationships


  • Inspired By Meeting A Greek God

    I would love to help you to enjoy yourself too…” Instead of competition there was the sense of companionship, mutuality, and, yes, what in Nonviolent Communication we like to call “power-with relationships”. I want to shine in my power, and I want you to shine in your power too. Though not a fan of Margaret Thatcher, I find these words of hers very relevant: “Being powerful is like being a lady....

  • Sharing NVC With Others

    the target audience you aim to reach with your work Start building your training practice, grounded by your purpose, interests, skills and passions Leverage your existing connections and relationships to share NVC Release your attachment to outcome so you can effectively connect to your audience Who should use this resource? New NVC facilitators, trainers and teachers Beginner NVC facilitators,...

  • Confidentiality Agreement

    people. Almost all we need involves other people taking actions, anywhere from eating our food to working through our daily encounters with groups and organizations, to all our connections and relationships with people. This is what interdependence means to me: all our actions affect other people and the natural environment, and we need each other to live and thrive. I hope this helps! —Miki...

  • Mediating Conflict for Yourself and Others

    and consciousness of NVC applied to mediating all types of conflict whether you are one of the people in conflict or you are supporting others in conflict, including: personal and family relationships business/organizational community The training involves three integral dimensions: a mediation model for facilitating conflict conversations a process for transforming enemy images within...

  • Fearless Loving and Living

    Finding and sustaining your Fearless Home Frequency Keywords: Kelly Bryson consciousness core beliefs exercises/practices expression honesty connection dialogue inspiration love trust values relationships honest expression truth intimacy transparency fear

  • Introduction to NVC Mediation

    the NVC mediation learning model developed by John Kinyon and Ike Lasater. NVC mediation can be applied to conflict in all types of situations — from organizational and community to personal relationships, and in four mediation contexts – internal, interpersonal, informal, and formal – as well as pre- and post-mediation. This NVC mediation telecourse recording supports people to: Mediate warring...

  • Greeting the Holidays with an Open, Joyful Heart

    over-booked… Others may be driving for hours in bad weather just to spend uncomfortable hours or days with relatives they seldom see… And all of it can negatively impact our home and work relationships… How about a light-hearted yet supportive tune-up for your Joyful Heart? Please join Mary Mackenzie, along with CNVC Certified Trainers, Christine King, Faye Landey, Liv Larsson, and Rita Herzog –...

  • Taking Responsibility for Your Choices

    company. Ultimately, though, it’s your choice. Once we begin taking responsibility for our choices, we empower ourselves, regain others’ trust, and enhance our ability to maintain satisfying relationships. Be aware of the times when you don’t take responsibility for your choices, then notice the choices you have. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living,...

  • Clarifying Our Requests to Meet Our Needs

    Trainer Tip We know that when people learn to communicate effectively with each other, their lives and their relationships can be truly transformed. —Dr. Thomas Gordon Consider these common complaints: “My husband never listens to me.” “My wife is always talking about her feelings, and then she wants me to talk about my feelings too!” We understand the frustration behind statements like these,...

  • Transforming Power Relations

    it, they’ll never make it in a culture they don’t know. If I let go of rules and negotiate with them about every little thing, they won’t be able to function.” “Trying to develop mutual relationships will open up a can of worms for me,” said Steve. “The high school students I teach have been told what to do and how to do it for years. If I invite them to talk about their feelings and to engage...


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