About NVC

Four Components of NVC:

Observation - When i see/hear ....

Feelings - I feel....

Needs - because i need/value ....

Request - will you ....

Two Parts of NVC

Expressing Honestly

how I feel, what I need and a request... without blaming or criticizing.

Receiving Empathically

how you feel, what you need and arequest... without hearing blame or criticism.

Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

"Violence in any form is a tragic expression of our unmet needs"
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

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LISTEN & LEARN NVC

The audio files below are wonderful introductions to Nonviolent Communication... for live, in-depth learning find a training by visiting the Events Calander on the "Local Trainings" page.

Miki Kashten, CNVC trainer, shares the process with callers during her call-in show on KPFA's Conflict Hotline

http://www.baynvc.org/new_announcement_details.php?announcement_id=14

Nonviolent Communication developer, Marshall Rosenberg, shares the process on PeaceTalksRadio with Paul Ingles

http://goodradioshows.org/peacetalks2006.html

CNVC Certified Trainer, Jorge Rubio explains NVC on PeaceTalk Radio

http://www.paulingles.com/peaceTalksL05.htm