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Trainer Tip: When in a conflict that doesn’t seem to have a solution being aware of your needs, and then being creative and flexible about getting them met, can go a long way to coming up with creative solutions that work for everyone.
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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.
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Dear friends,
#UnlockYourAuthenticVoice
This has been on my mind lately. What does it mean to unlock my authentic voice? How do I talk about things that matter to me without creating emotional distance between myself and others? I’ve found this especially challenging after the US presidential election this month— half the voters are devastated by Donald Trump’s election, and the other half are elated. The extremes are vast. Sometimes imagining a coming-together feels hopeless.
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Trainer Tip: Mary explains the NVC principle known as the "protective use of force."
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Exploring how to connect with your reasons for offering empathy when someone shares pain.
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Ask the Trainer: The link between storytelling, being "right," and connecting to an unmet need.
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Ask the Trainer: Share a list of request types, examples, and a strategy for formulating them.
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Trainer Tip: Mary offers a perspective on how to know if our need for honesty is being met.
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Trainer Tip: Giving up on blame and taking responsibilty for our choices is immensely empowering. Mary offers a tip for growing in this direction.
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Trainer Tip: Mary shares how staying present to our anger and finding the underlying feelings and needs can lead to deeper connection and more satisfying outcomes.
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Trainer Tip: Let's start an abundance movement! We get great joy from contributing to others lives and allowing them to contribute to ours, let's not let fear get in the way.
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Trainer Tip: Sometimes the best way to get our need me is to first connect with the needs of another.
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Learn how clarifying the needs behind ‘shoulds’ can ease conflict, grief, and family challenges.
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Ask the Trainer: "Fairness" isn't on the needs list. What needs might be underneath it?
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Kathleen Macferran guides you to bring NVC into daily life and break old patterns.
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Ask the Trainer: Get guidance on working with enemy images and exercises that bring relief.
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Wes Taylor leads young people in a lively discussion on understanding and working with anger.
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