NVC Resources
Communicating From the Heart: Bringing Emapthy and Compassion into the World
Study of Nonviolent Communication® by Marshall Rosenberg has been transformative both personally and professionally. I share my experience in my work as a Mediator, with Conflict Coaching clients, and in business settings.
Nonviolent Communication® (NVC) is a process of communicating, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, after a life long study of two questions: “Why is it that some people are able to stay connected to their compassionate nature under even the most trying of circumstances? And conversely, why is it that some people disconnect from their compassionate nature and act out violently and exploitatively?”
In his study, Rosenberg was struck by the crucial role of language and identified a specific approach to communicating that leads to empathetic connection. The process- speaking and listening- requires a language of feelings and needs, observing without evaluating, and making positive, actionable requests. These mechanics teach us how to clarify what we are wanting and how to ask for support in getting it. When we keep our focus on needs, we are focused in a place where there is no conflict, and we discover the depth of our own compassion. Through its emphasis on deep listening, to ourselves and others, NVC fosters respect, attentiveness, and empathy, and it engenders a mutual desire to give from the heart.
Websites
The Center for Nonviolent Communication has a myriad of resources including books, videos, articles, and a training schedule for workshops around the world. Many of the books are also available at your local bookstore.
Robert Gonzales Living Compassion
Books
Nonviolent Communication: A Language for Life by Marshall Rosenberg is the foundational book for the study and understanding of NVC
Don’t Be Nice, Be Real: Balancing Passion for Self with Compassion for Others by Kelly Bryson
The Empathy Factor at Work by Marie Miyashiro
VIDEOS
Empathy Documentary Project: Insights into Empathy
Marshall Rosenberg, founder Nonviolent Communication
Audio of Marshall Rosenberg