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  1. Conversational Connections

    Conversational Connections

    James Prieto

    Live Zoom Course · ·

    • Learn, practice, and integrate the basic components of NVC
    • Understand how to use observations, feelings, needs, and requests
    • Grow your communication skills and strengthen your relationships
    • Discover how to express yourself honestly and authentically!
  2. In this practice group class, certified CNVC trainers Jim and Jori Manske are facilitating the exploration of the topic of Mourning using the three modes of NVC: self-empathy, honesty and empathic presence. You'll learn how to accept a loss, let yourself feel the sadness and all the emotions, and allow yourself to grieve.

  3. Healing And Dissolving Chronic Anger

    Healing And Dissolving Chronic Anger

    Elia Paz

    Practice Exercises · 4 - 6 minutes · 2/7/2023

    It can seem like anger protects you. But it's your ability to name your needs, honor your range of feelings, and act on your needs that keeps you healthy and safe. When you remain present for an emotion and allow it to flow, it'll last just over a minute and dissolve, making room for the next layer of experience. Practice noticing any anger you have, without resistance. Set up self-empathy or space be heard empathically.

  4. Replacing Blame With Compassion For Impact

    Replacing Blame With Compassion For Impact

    Elia Paz

    Practice Exercises · 4 - 6 minutes · 6/22/2023

    Blame is a misguided habit that's used to avoid pain and suffering, offering only a momentary distraction and oversimplifies complex histories. It also disconnects us from choice and agency, blocks us from discovering more about ourselves and others, and can keep us from having compassionate, self responsible conversations. Instead, we can practice speaking in terms of impact and notice our experience without trying to escape it.

  5. Marshall Rosenberg used to talk about every situation with the same level of joy a child might feel. This may seem impossible at first! But when you focus on all the ways something is hard, you miss out on the full experience and remove your sense of choice. In this video, Mary shares several benefits of positivity and lots of examples along the way. 

  6. Developing a Needs Consciousness

    Developing a Needs Consciousness

    Mary Mackenzie

    Video · 2 minutes · 03/20/2025

    Shifting to a needs-based perspective is one of the most powerful—and challenging—aspects of integrating Nonviolent Communication (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.
  7. Allow Yourself to Feel Your Emotions

    Allow Yourself to Feel Your Emotions

    Mary Mackenzie

    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.
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