Resources

We love the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), which is a way of thinking and speaking that helps us connect more deeply with ourselves and with others.

A fundamental assumption in NVC is that everyone is motivated by the same universal human needs. And, feelings arise when needs are met or not met. By connecting to the feelings and needs that underlie behavior (through empathy), we can experience more compassion and understanding with ourselves and with others.

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• Click here for a printable list of NVC feelings and needs list compiled by the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication.

More helpful resources:

• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

  Written by Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of NVC, this book is highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about NVC. Preview Chapter 1.

• Cup of Empathy
  Marianne puts out regular videos on how she uses NVC in her everyday life.

• Choosing Peace: New Ways to Communicate to Reduce Stress, Create Connection, and Resolve Conflict
  This book was written by John Kinyon and Ike Lasater, both of whom trained directly under Marshall Rosenberg.

• Compassion Course
  Pay-what-you-can online training course based on NVC concepts. The lessons from this course have been summarized in The Compassion Book.