Welcome to the Robert Gonzales Training Legacy. Here you can learn more about Robert and the powerful teachings he dedicated his life to. NVC Academy is proud to house and share with you the complete body of his life's work. We invite you to explore, learn, and help keep his legacy alive!
Robert's passion was in the spirituality of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. He saw NVC both as a process that helps people connect more authentically with themselves and others, and as a spiritual practice and way of living. The worldwide NVC community mourned when Robert died in 2021. He left behind a legacy of work that emerged from a lifetime of inquiry into the intersection between spirituality and human communication. More about Robert.
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1 - 2 minutes
Trainer Tip: Never Compromise, because that is where you share the resentment 50/50.
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3-5 minutes
Ask the Trainer: “I would love some clarity about the NVC perspective on the cause of our feelings. It seems to me that my needs may be met or not, but the cause of my painful feelings is my story around the situation.”
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1 - 2 minutes
Ask the Trainer: “I heard a trainer say once that the ‘to be’ verbs aren’t really needs, such as to be heard, to be understood or to be valued. Can you help me understand why not?”
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2 - 3 minutes
An exploration of four types of feedback: destructive criticism, constructive criticism, feedback by demonstration and dialogue.
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3 - 5 minutes
Ask the Trainer: "At one point in my practice, it was brought to my attention that some people find the use of 'formal NVC' off-putting, or mechanical. Do you have any input or insight into this?"
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9 minutes
Ask the Trainer: Can you help me connect with my needs behind the protective use of force I use with my children?
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12 minutes
Ask the Trainer: Is it a good idea to use NVC on persistent guilt, anger or depression without the aid of others?
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