OST and conflicts

[BrendanMcKeague]

         Would someone please briefly explain what Non Violent
Communications (NVC) is and how it works?

Kerry - what a juicy and evocative conversation this is - from a question
about facilitator intervention in other people's conflict towards the core
of nonviolence, peace-making and space for Spirit....the emergence of the
'fire-in-the-belly' of human communication.

NVC - Nonviolent Communication is about the language of transparency and
truth - have a look for yourself www.NonviolentCommunication.com a quote
from which best sums this up
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a life-changing way of interacting that
facilitates the flow of communication needed to exchange information and
resolve differences peacefully. With its focus on human feelings and needs,
the practice of NVC emphasizes emotional intelligence over intellectual
analysis in expressing what's going on in people. With its reliance on
objective observations rather than evaluations NVC avoids making people
defend themselves from value-laden judgments. And finally, by employing
clear requests in place of demands, NVC raises the bar for communication
skills by allowing everyone to get their needs met on their own terms,
without coercion, fear of retribution, or loss of self-esteem.
Marshall Rosenberg is the sort of 'man with the hat' of NVC....happy
exploration

Brendan McKeague



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