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An Introduction to Self-Empathy and Focusing

In this brief video, Certified Trainer and Inner Relationship Focusing Guide and teacher, Gina Cenciose, teaches that our inner relationship is the basis for both Focusing and NVC work. In NVC, the process of Self-Empathy involves connecting to our feelings and needs. Focusing (also referred to as Inner Relationship Focusing), brings your attention to your body sense which creates additional...
Inner Space And Compassion

Here's guidance on how to approach your inner experience when triggered or stuck in a distressing life experience. Self-Compassion in life can be experienced as: "There is room for life experience in me. There is an open space for ‘what is’ to be fully present in my inner experience". This exercise is more about tracing your felt experience than verbalizing it. Read this practice exercise...
What’s an Anchor and How do You Use It?

An anchor is something you turn your attention toward in order to interrupt reactivity and access a non-reactive, expansive perspective. Though it doesn't make the reactivity go away, it allow you the internal space to choose to not behave from reactivity. In this practice exercise learn more about anchors, plus how to create and use them. Read this practice exercise Keywords: anchor self...
"Acting from the Zero Step" Roleplay

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. Read this practice exercise Keywords: intention zero...
“Do Over” Roleplay

Instead of doing an "apology" using the NVC framework, you can do a "do over" to express regret. This roleplay exercise shows you how. You'll be talking about your needs that were not met by what you did, expressing what you wanted to say instead of what you said, and more. Read this practice exercise Keywords: do over apology regret Jori Manske Jim Manske
Myths Of Power With

The terms power-over and power-with were coined in 1924 by a woman who has mostly been forgotten – Mary Parker Follett, while writing and lecturing about management theory and practice. Her approach, which centered on human relations and collaboration between management and workers, stood in stark contrast to the mainstream management practices of her day, which were rooted in what was then...
NVC Basics

grounded in the basics and ready to make transformative improvements to the quality of your communication. Sylvia combines experiential, didactic instruction, live support and weekly participant exercises to teach you how to speak from your heart without blame, shame or criticism. Learn the key NVC distinctions, how to ground yourself in a compassionate intention, and specific tools to maintain...
Embracing Jackal Thoughts

connected to feelings and needs. For some time I saw jackals as wrong (jackaling my jackals), and I'm really trying to embrace my jackal by listening and responding. If you have other thoughts / exercises on jackals and embracing them, I'd love to hear about it / them. —M.O. Trainer Answer from Miki Kashtan: Dear M.O., You raise a number of issues in your question that I would like to address. I...
Don't Be Nice, Be Real!

stop yourself from being intimidated, giving in or giving up, abandoning your own needs or resenting others for not being as “nice as you are.” Dive deeper and use humor, music and interactive exercises to tame the inner jackals that prevent you from joyfully expressing your needs. Listen to this telecourse recording and learn practical skills to: Transform resentment and jealousy Live "Me first...
NVC and Inner Relationship Focusing

and Instructor, offers an in-depth view of the distinctions and similarities between NVC and Inner Relationship Focusing (also known as IRF and Focusing). Included in the video are: Two guided exercises: Sensing into the Qualities of Presence in the Body A Guided Focusing Attunement Discussion of the 4-stages of Inner Relationship Focusing: Coming In Making Contact Deepening Contact Coming Out...