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From Blame To Power

ourselves as having power to shape things, and see others as the ones who can. Blame and how we respond to it, is both a symptom of inability to step into power, and an impediment to empowered relationships. Transforming blame requires self-responsibility. Read on for practices involving empathy, inner connection, power, preparation and engaging options. Read this article Keywords: self...
10 Ways To Identify Your Needs

tasks and practices for you to choose from. Some of these ideas include using needs cards and lists, working backwards from strategies and ideal scenarios, reflecting on past experiences and relationships, and asking for/offering/exchanging empathy. Read this practice exercise Keywords: needs LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
Conflict Evolution Policy

This document is for organizations that want to integrate NVC. The intention is to use conflict as a stimulus to personal growth, more open and honest relationships, and life-affirming change. It mentions using NVC skills such as self connection, empathy, honesty, and requests (and protective use of force as last resort) to navigate the conflict with an intention of connection. Read this...
Boundaries and Exquisite Self-Care

boundaries is to prevent harm to yourself and others. Boundaries are about knowing yourself and teaching others about you. You must ask yourself: What do you need to prune the weeds in your relationships? What will you welcome into your space? What are you willing to work with? What will you not allow? Every individual has different values and capacities. A large part of knowing your boundaries...
You Ask too Many Questions!!

and it may elicit a defensive response. If you get a "question" like that, give them empathy. Read on for reflection questions to see how our revealing and our withholding impacts our relationships with others and with ourselves. Read this article Keywords: question conflict reactivity power defensive accusation fear of intimacy Rachelle Lamb
How Submission and Rebellion Erode Goodwill

it out of submission. Similarly, when you say no, are you saying it genuinely or out of rebellion? Marshall Rosenberg calls this a loss or erosion of goodwill which can destroy or undermine relationships. In this video, Rachelle Lamb shares how submission and rebellion in communication can diminish your power. Keywords: Rachelle Lamb submission rebellion Marshall Rosenberg resentment diagnosis...
Navigating Vulnerability

empathy and mutual understanding. This allows for genuine connection and the possibility of finding mutually satisfying solutions. Keywords: nvc nonviolent communication feelings needs relationships nvc fundamentals personal development
Confirmation and Feedback Requests

or simply ordering pizza! When clarity, empathy, and connection matter most, asking for feedback is key. Tune in to learn practical tools to enhance your communication and deepen your relationships by truly listening and being heard. Keywords: Jim and Jori Manske conflict connection requests NVC examples empathy feedback captions searchable transcript
Developing a Needs Consciousness

(NVC) into daily life. In this short video, Mary Mackenzie offers three simple, practical tips to help you cultivate needs consciousness and transform how you experience your world and relationships. From hourly check-ins to reflecting on your day, these strategies will help you build the habit of focusing on needs rather than judgments. If you're ready to take your NVC practice to the next...
It's Hard to Communicate When My Partner Drinks

Miki Kashtan hosted Living Room Radio Show on KPFA Radio 94.1FM in Berkeley, California, USA. Listen as she works with a a woman whose relationship is challenged by what happens when her lover drinks. In this segment, Miki encourages the caller to get support for her stress, find an outlet for it and receive empathy. Miki addresses the challenges of addiction, the self-judgment of trying to...