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The Nonviolent Communication Training Course

Written by Ph.D. Marshall Rosenberg

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Marshall Rosenberg's remarkable process of Nonviolent CommunicationTM has gained worldwide recognition as a tool for turning even the most volatile situations into a natural interchange of compassion, generosity, and mutual enrichment. Modeled after this visionary peacemaker's nine-day international intensive retreats, The Nonviolent Communication Training Course presents the first ever self-guided curriculum for putting Rosenberg's transformative ideas into everyday practice—whether you're at the office, at the dinner table, in a parent-teacher conference—any situation where you want to honor what is alive in yourself and others. Join the pioneering creator of NVC for more than nine hours of in-depth instruction that includes: Nine immersive CDs that teach you how to use NVC to discuss difficult emotions, deepen intimate relationships, mediate impossible conflicts, and much moreWorkbook with more than 50 exercises to strengthen your ability to successfully apply NVC in the fieldSeven Nonviolent Communication training cards you can use on the spot to express yourself and listen to othersCourse objectives: Identify the four steps of the Nonviolent Communication processEmploy the four-step Nonviolent Communication process in every dialogue you engage inUtilize empathy to safely confront anger, fear, and other powerful emotionsDiscover how to overcome the blocks to compassion, and open to our natural desire to enrich the lives of those around us

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  • about 9 hours
  • intermediate
  • enlightening
  • empowering
  • compassionate

Marshall Rosenberg's "The Nonviolent Communication Training Course" offers a comprehensive, self-guided curriculum for mastering his transformative Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. Modeled after his intensive retreats, this course, featuring nine CDs and a workbook, teaches participants to articulate observations, feelings, needs, and requests to foster deeper connection and resolve conflict. It provides practical tools for navigating challenging dialogues in personal and professional spheres, aiming to cultivate empathy, compassion, and mutual understanding. The course empowers individuals to move beyond habitual reactive patterns towards a language of life that honors everyone's needs.

When you combine observation with evaluation, people are apt to hear criticism.

Key themes

Empathy and Connection
This is the cornerstone of NVC. The course extensively explores how to cultivate empathy, both for oneself and for others, by focusing on underlying feelings and needs. It teaches listeners to move beyond judgment and hear the 'life' in others, fostering genuine connection even in disagreement.
Authentic Self-Expression
The course empowers individuals to express themselves honestly and clearly without resorting to blame, demands, or aggression. It teaches how to articulate one's observations, feelings, needs, and requests in a way that increases the likelihood of being heard and understood, rather than triggering defensiveness.
Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
NVC is presented as a powerful tool for de-escalating conflicts and finding mutually beneficial solutions. By shifting the focus from 'who is right' to 'what needs are unmet,' the course provides a framework for transforming adversarial interactions into opportunities for collaboration and understanding.

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