What is Non-Violent Communication?
The Center for Non Violent Communication's website states,
"Nonviolent Communication contains nothing new. It is based on historical principles of nonviolence-- the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. NVC reminds us what we already instinctively know about how good it feels to authentically connect to another human being.
With NVC we learn to hear our own deeper needs and those of others. Through its emphasis on deep listening—to ourselves as well as others—NVC helps us discover the depth of our own compassion. This language reveals the awareness that all human beings are only trying to honor universal values and needs, every minute, every day.
NVC can be seen as both a spiritual practice that helps us see our common humanity, using our power in a way that honors everyone's needs, and a concrete set of skills which help us create life-serving families and communities.
The form is simple, yet powerfully transformative."
PDF document about NonViolent Communication
Articles about NonViolent Parenting
Using NonViolent Communication is working with your child, not controlling or doing nothing.
Twelve Ways to Grow a Happy Child
22 Alternatives to Punishment
The Case Against Time-Outs
"Good" Children - at What Price? The Secret Cost of Shame
Videos about NonViolent Communication
(Disclaimer: these videos are for adults/parents viewing - there is mild language and adult concepts)
"Nonviolent Communication contains nothing new. It is based on historical principles of nonviolence-- the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart. NVC reminds us what we already instinctively know about how good it feels to authentically connect to another human being.
With NVC we learn to hear our own deeper needs and those of others. Through its emphasis on deep listening—to ourselves as well as others—NVC helps us discover the depth of our own compassion. This language reveals the awareness that all human beings are only trying to honor universal values and needs, every minute, every day.
NVC can be seen as both a spiritual practice that helps us see our common humanity, using our power in a way that honors everyone's needs, and a concrete set of skills which help us create life-serving families and communities.
The form is simple, yet powerfully transformative."
PDF document about NonViolent Communication
Articles about NonViolent Parenting
Using NonViolent Communication is working with your child, not controlling or doing nothing.
Twelve Ways to Grow a Happy Child
22 Alternatives to Punishment
The Case Against Time-Outs
"Good" Children - at What Price? The Secret Cost of Shame
Videos about NonViolent Communication
(Disclaimer: these videos are for adults/parents viewing - there is mild language and adult concepts)