The Nonviolent Communication Training Course
Written by Ph.D. Marshall Rosenberg
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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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